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Hannah McCowen: "There are concerns that without further assistance, the crisis will have a significant impact on care leavers’ mental health"

Opinion 31 May 2022

Care-experienced young people need protection from cost of living crisis

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

News 31 May 2022

Care Review: Josh MacAlister defends plans to scrap IROs

The programme allows children to choose online 'helpers'. Picture: Internet Matters

News 31 May 2022

Digital safety platform launched to protect young children online

All children whose families receive Universal Credit should be eligible for free school meals, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2022

Push for ‘urgent’ free school meals expansion as cost of living soars

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are much more likely to be locked out of the labour market, the data shows. Image: Tom Julier

News 30 May 2022

Young people from workless households more likely to be unemployed, ONS data shows

The Care Review recommended the creation of an expert child protection practitioner role. Image: Tom Campbell

News 29 May 2022

Alliance calls for caution ahead of child protection reforms

Campaigners claim the government has profited from high cost of citizenship fees for children. Image: Adobestock

News 29 May 2022

Campaigners welcome decision to scrap citizenship fees for vulnerable children

Ndidi Ozekie says 'demand is outstripping supply' for youth work funding. Picture: UK Youth

News 27 May 2022

UK Youth fund receives 1,000 applications in three weeks

Charities are warning that more families are struggling with debt due to rising energy bills. Image: Adobestock

News 27 May 2022

Charities call on chancellor to do more for struggling families

StreetGames harnesses the power of sport to enhance young people's lives. Picture: StreetGames

News 27 May 2022

CYP Now Awards: what the winners did next

Families with children under five are facing increasing pressure as inflation soars, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 May 2022

Warning over long-term impact of cost of living crisis on parents with under-fives

Fiona Duncan is chair of The Promise Oversight Board. Picture: The Promise

News 26 May 2022

Urgent action needed in Scotland to meet care review promises, watchdog warns

A review has been carried out into the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 26 May 2022

Review recommends expert child protection units in wake of Star and Arthur deaths

Grants are designed to improve youth facilities, DCMS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 26 May 2022

Hundreds of youth groups receive first YIF grants

Naomi Hulston has held 14 positions at Catch22. Picture: Catch22

News 25 May 2022

Catch22 names new chief executive