STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Advocate to change the way children are cared for through influencing policy and care reform  

Create a network of support and services for children and young people leaving or who have left care settings.

OBJECTIVES

Advocacy and awareness raising on transitioning residential care services to community and family care systems.

Economic strengthening (conditional cash grants, placement packages, IGAs, financial literacy, vocational/apprenticeship skilling, startup kits etc.) for young people who have left care settings.

Integrate mental health and psychosocial support in care and after care (counselling ,peer to peer support, referrals)

Make available life skills training and support for CEP

Providing networking opportunities for member CEP and engagement with key stakeholders

Supporting and developing evidence-based effective practice relating to CEP

Championing the work of CEP through advocacy and communications

Ensuring the future sustainability of the organization through fundraising, self funding activities and local ownership

VALUES

Commitment: Ensure that the rights of CEP and children without parental care and young people who experienced care are protected, respected, promoted and their voices heard.
Perceptions: we all have a responsibility to challenge and change perceptions of the care system, CEP and looked after children.

Transparency: Ensure we are accountable and trustworthy to all individuals, groups and organizations as well as accountable for the resources and activities undertaken.

 Integrity: Uphold and promote honesty, respect, character, self-determination and good citizenship between and among members and stakeholders.