
Care Day is one of the world’s biggest celebrations of children in care, with charity Become leading the initiative in England and sharing messages from young people to challenge stereotypes.
Katharine Sacks-Jones, chief executive of Become, said: “On Care Day we’re putting our hands up for care-experienced young people, to challenge common misconceptions and – especially in the year of an election – call on the public and MPs to show they care.”
The work of young people across the UK has been celebrated in the week leading up to Care Day (16 February), including children working with Foster Wales who collaborated with former Children’s Laureate Wales,’ Connor Allen, to create a piece of poetry sharing their life experiences and educate the public about the reality of fostering.
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