At such a critical time, it’s easy to feel that decisions are being made about families, rather than with them. This is where a Family Group Conference (FGC) can make a real difference.

Each year on March 18, organisations across the UK mark National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of child exploitation and encouraging individuals, professionals and communities to play a role in protecting vulnerable children.

Switalskis has appointed three legal professionals to its Bradford and York child care teams, strengthening their wider support for vulnerable children, adults and families

We’re pleased to announce the launch of new drop-in legal advice clinics in West Yorkshire, delivered by our experienced Care teams. In partnership with KDAS, the sessions support individuals and families in the local community to access practical, confidential legal advice in a supportive setting.

The government’s forthcoming strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG), due to be published next week, rightly focuses on a critical element often overlooked: changing attitudes among boys and young men.

To safeguard children, agencies must work together to provide stability, reliability and hope. However, this doesn’t always happen. For too many children who enter care, the systems designed to protect them instead add to their fears that they are unlovable and that no-one cares.

Having a child taken into care is deeply upsetting for any parent, and the uncertainty about what happens next can make the situation even harder. Usually, the local authority becomes involved when there are concerns that a child may be at risk of harm such as abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions.

With Kinship week fast approaching, it is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible relatives and friends who care for children when their parents cannot. These arrangements allow children to remain closely connected to their families while providing a sense of stability, community and identity.