Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum

Join the Walsall Children In Care Council!

Your voice, your space, your impact.

Are you care experienced and aged 17 or under? Want to make a real difference, meet new people, and have some fun while you’re at it? The Walsall Children In Care Council (CICC) is the perfect group for you!

We get together every other week to chat about what really matters to us - how things could be better, what’s working, and what’s not. It’s a chance to speak up and help improve the services that are meant to support us all.

As a CICC member, you’ll:

meet and hang out with other young people who share similar experiences
get your voice heard (and see real changes happen because of it!)
help make things even better for other young people in care
hear from cool guest speakers and professionals who can tell us more about our rights

The group is supported by our children’s champion, David Hughes, and care leaver ambassador, Jada Saltibus. They’re all about making things fun, friendly, and welcoming. When we meet up, there’s always good food, plus games, competitions, and the chance to win great prizes or incentives.

It’s your right to have a say in what affects your life. We want to empower every young person, make sure you’re listened to, and that your ideas are taken seriously by the people who make decisions. Our group also works on awesome projects to help bring about changes that make life better for children in care across Walsall.

We’d absolutely love for you to join us! If you’re interested or want to find out more, get in touch—we can’t wait to meet you!

Walsall Care Leaver Group - join us!

Supporting your journey beyond care.

Leaving care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. We’re inviting you to join our Care Leavers Group - a welcoming space for anyone aged 17 to 25 who has left care.

This monthly group is a chance for you to meet other care leavers, share your experiences, and talk about the support you need. It’s a supportive community where you can connect with people who understand what you’re going through.

Our group is all about:

making friends and meeting new people from Walsall
working together to make services better for young people
enjoying good food and fun activities at every get-together
having your voice heard by senior leaders in the council
leading and taking part in exciting projects that help care leavers

We’re supported by the Children’s Champion, David Hughes, and the Care Leaver Ambassador, Jada Saltibus, who are here to guide and advocate for you.

There are always different ways to get involved, including:

interview panels
youth summits
local and national events
corporate parenting boards
consultations to help shape services
care leaver podcast

If you want to know more about what’s available for care leavers, check out our Local Offer. It’s an easy-to-read guide explaining your rights and the council’s responsibilities to you.

We’d love for you to join us. Your opinions matter, and together we can help shape a brighter future for care leavers in Walsall.