I totally missed #internationaldayofcharity, which for someone working within a charity it is totally on brand due to how busy it is.
But I couldn't miss the opportunity to rave about NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) and the support we provide for care experienced young people.
I wanted to highlight a service we provide that I am really passionate about, and after reading case studies about the difference it makes to young people in care wanted to share with you all.
Independent Visitor Service (IV)
An Independent Visitor is an adult who volunteers to spend time with a care experience young person. Independent Visitors are not paid for their time so they are there to be someone the young person can rely on, and create special memories with.
We take it for granted but care experienced young people don't have a family unit, therefore fun activities we do with our family such as going to the cinema or for a day out are something they miss out on. Also often their main relationships are with official contacts, therefore it is so important for the young persons development to have someone completely independent to talk to.
Each IV will visit the young person at least once a month, so they'll see them regularly. They'll plan for whatever the young persons particular interest are. Together, they arrange activities and make plans, like trying a new sport, or helping with homework. Whatever they're interested in doing, an Independent Visitor will help to make it happen.
ALL looked after children in England and Wales have a statutory entitlement to access to an ‘independent visitor’.
However the allocation amount for each young person is very low, therefore we rely on our supporters to top up this allocation to ensure that care experienced young people are experiencing activities that their peers would have access to with their families.
Making a donation today could not only help support this service but our other vital services we provide for young people in care.
Therefore this belated #internationaldayofcharity, can you make a donation to help bring joy to the life of a young person in care?
Or if you're interested in becoming an Independent Visitor you find details of current opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/e2Q8BqJe
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