As the new Labour government begins work, young people say they want to see the current system overhauled “so every child has the love, care and stability they need” with a focus on tackling multiple placement moves “often without warning”.
Ensuring siblings are not separated when taken into care should be another priority of reform, the letter states.
Putting children “at the heart of the care system” is another recommendation.
“That means listening before, during and after making decisions about reform and ensuring young people have ways to hold decision makers to account,” states their letter.
The letter and video have been organised and produced by care charity Become, which says the Labour government and other political leaders need "to take bold action and deliver a fair deal” to care experienced young people.
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