What you need to know about being in care
This information is to help you understand almost everything you
need to know about being in care. There are many reasons why
children and young people are in care and every case is
different.
One in every 100 children are in care because it is not in
their best interest to live with the family they were born into.
Some chidren are scared or worried about being in care, but it
is important to remember there are lots of people who want to help
and make you feel better.
You are not alone! Here are some famous names you
might know who have also been in care.
« American TV presenter Oprah Winfrey
« James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan
« Actor Eddie Murphy
« Actress Marilyn Monroe
« DJ Goldie
« Bob the builder/ Men behaving badly actor, Neil Morrissey
We have put together a guide to answer your questions
about being in care. You can look at the individual topics by
clicking on the links.
1. Why do you live
there?
2. Different types of
placement
3. Who are all these
people?
4. Promises to
children in care
5. Questions you will
need answered
6. Your health
happiness and safety
7. What is the
Children in Care council?
8. Education
9. Year 9
Plus
10 Laws
11. Useful
contacts
If you would like to view the guide in its entirety you
can download
it.
You can find information on leaving local authority care on
this page and
private fostering here.
There is more on being in care on these pages of the
Peterborough City Council website.