“Despite what people think, kids don’t always
come into care because they are bad. In fact,
in my experience, care is what happens to kids
whose parents aren’t up to the job”.
The first step into care is easily the scariest for
everyone, not just you. When I got put into a care
home, it was because my foster care placement
broke down and it was an emergency placement. I
was terrified and didn’t really know anything about
care homes like most kids don’t. But it ain’t as scary
as it seems. It will be hard to adjust without your
family. But in most care homes, they will try as hard
as they can to make you feel safe and welcome. And
hopefully this booklet should answer your questions
and fears about the care system.
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