Bringing dignity and hope to children entering foster care in the UK with the provision of new items of comfort and necessity #nomorebinbags
Joined April 2021
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Comfort Cases UK retweeted
Wow, this is huge! Moving children in care with their belongings in bin bags is now illegal in Maryland (yes I realise how horrific it is in 2024 to have to say this) If you want free luggage in the UK get in touch with @CasesComfort #ThisIsNotASuitcase
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Children do not put themselves in care. Some are born into a dysfunctional world full of trauma, neglect, and abuse. You lose a parent to cancer, mental health, or addiction. Decisions you have no control of, then you face a lifetime of discrimination because of circumstances.
Children in care and care leavers will identify with the trauma responses, the fear of trust, and the impact of their circumstances on their future. Many dig deep to fight and rise. Many lose the battle. Many need help and cannot access it. @dele_official Inspiring. Brave. Needed
@takethat this is my sister. A recently graduated #juniordoctor after 15 years of training. On the train on way home from #hydepark last night, a woman went into cardiac arrest and she saved her life on the platform at #stpancras. She’s always been my hero - #neverforget
There is such an important story to tell here, the horrors of which need to be turned into a positive voice for the benefit of change and learning.
Child Protection Training gofund.me/2bbad2e3
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
Happy Father's Day to all you wonderful dads. We've teamed up with @CasesComfort & for just £10 you can get yourself a copy of Harry Pigeon and make a real difference by providing a child with the comfort of a book of their very own.
#HappyFathersDay RT
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Comfort Cases UK retweeted
Little update: Thank you to the 12 backers so far.
Keep at this pace and we could hit our target within 10 days 😱
@ComfortCases / @CasesComfort
Check out the link and keep supporting 🙏🏼
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8 years ago I was taken into care...
I'm celebrating because without this I can truly say I'm not sure if be here today if I hadn't, it changed my life and I'll be forever grateful to my foster family and the professionals who've helped me get where I am today!
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
At 13 I went into care. At 16 I was kicked out of care & went back to an unstable situation. At 18 I studied law at uni. At 25 I was called to the Bar. At 26 I secured Pupillage. In interviews, I took pride in who I am & where I come from. It’s what formed the advocate within me.
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
So excited that this has been announced is important we give a voice to children in care and care leavers and hopefully this will help case for change @JoshMacAlister @nlcbf @BaswWarks @Become1992 @CoramVoice @CovFamilyValued @coventryDCS channel4.com/press/news/chan… – at Coventry, England
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My oldest brother phoned me shortly after watching this and said he wants to start talking about his care experience and justice system experience.
This is the biggest impact this interview has had on me. It’s inspired my siblings to start finding power in their own stories.
With a shortage of suitable accommodation closer to home, children in care are too often being sent away from their local communities.
@JaneDodgeC4 meets Isabelle - who ended up hundreds of miles away from her siblings and grandparents.
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Comfort Cases UK retweeted
At a children's home in Stockport, a child waits with his belongings packed with no idea about when or where he will be moving.
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
So much to relate to here for #CEP care experienced people of my generation. Our experience, seen as profoundly negative, can produce deep insight, added motivation and desire and we can transform ourselves and situation with love and belief shown in us
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We are delighted to keep helping young people 18+ stay connected at a critical time in their care journey thanks to our partnership with @VodafoneUK
A HUGE thank you to @ComfortCases for the 42 pre-loaded @Vodafone SIM cards with 6 months of 20GB data which will be winging their way to @BarnetCouncil leaving care team to share with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children to keep everyone connected and end the #digitaldivide
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If we’re going to tackle exploitation, let’s do it properly.
Victims are male and female from all upbringings and religions.
Every single one of them matter and need a voice.
Let’s give them a voice.
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
Just because a survivor is smiling it doesn’t mean they no longer experience intrusive & distressing flashbacks from their traumatic past. The mask of mental health can be so deceptive. – at Lambeth, London
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
What do you think about when you hear the term ‘Care Leaver’? 🤔
PhD researcher, Carrie, and a final year undergraduate, Elle, discuss stereotypes and barriers people who have experienced the care system face.
Read: lboro.uk/3FZ3qxV
ALT Carrie and Elle.
Comfort Cases UK retweeted
@CasesComfort we were so excited on the arrival of the comfort bags for our children -big shout out to the amazing peeps @CasesComfort #thanku
Had such a gorgeous morning with @DominyRoe discussing life, childhood, trauma, business and everything and nothing. What a beautiful soul ❣️ Have a listen to her inspiring podcast…..and watch this space #grateful #pathtopowerpodcast #connections #comfortcasesuk #collaborate
