The OVU Hub is a Care Leaver led campaign dedicated to addressing abuse in the system. This is the community for all children and young people in Care.
Tomorrow @TheOVUHub will be joining many other youth organisations at Parliament, where over 100 care experienced young people will be in attendance speaking to MPs, Councillors and more.
Citizenship fee waiver & exemption effective from today
💥Looked after children are now exempted from the fee.
💥Children who cannot afford £1,012 fee to be
registered as 🇬🇧 citizens can now apply for a waiver.
💥For more information 👇🏽
https://t.co/BhAwQmqpri
The care sector for young people should be a magical experience that stays with you in a positive way for the rest of your life. Failure should not be an option. Children in care are still children.
The OVU Hub’s founder Rose wrote an article in collaboration with @Justforkidslaw & @EachOtherUK. It outlines the disproportionate number of care experienced young people impacted by exclusions, the subsequent impact, and useful solutions.
Have a read!
https://t.co/ZsoVOZclrM
A few months ago we had the opportunity to interview London Assembly Member Sem Moema @Semakaleng about various issues related to the experience of Children’s Social Care.
One striking issue is the lack of support offered for Young Carers of those with no status. Have any 🧠 ?
Great session sharing our thoughts on the challenges and solutions for care experienced homeless young people with local authority and voluntary sector staff with one of our inspirational young campaigners Rose @TheOVUHub#TogetherAgainstYH
The Independent Children’s Social Care Review final report has been published. For those who are care experienced, we want to hear your open and honest views. Tweet us @TheOVUHub. Let’s unify our voices and be heard as a community #spokeninunity