My Care
The information on this page is written for care-experienced children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
What’s on this page
You can find out lots about being in care, including what it means to be in care, who the different people are that you may meet, and how you can see or keep in touch with your family.
If you are age 16 or over you may want to look at the section called ‘Local Offer for Care Leavers’ which is all about what happens when you turn 18.
Information for young people in care
Click on the buttons below to find out more.
Family Time
When you are in care it is important that you still have contact with your family…
Meetings and plans
Being in care means you will have a care plan and you may be asked to a meeting to talk about it…
What’s written about you
You have a right to see the information that has been written about you…
Your health / mental health
Your health is very important. You are entitled to a health assessment…
NYAS – Advocate and independent visitor support
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is an independent organisation for children and young people…
What to do if you’re not happy
If you are not happy about anything to do with your care, there are people you can speak to…
What things mean
There is lots of jargon in the world of care! Find out what it all means…
Watch our brilliant ‘Planet Care’ video, made my children who are members of We Do Care.
They hope the video helps you to feel less alone, understand a bit better what is happening when you come into care, and why you might have lots of different feelings.
Read our ‘Things to know about care’ booklets!
We have created booklets for you to read if you are new to being in care or want to understand more about what it means to be in care.
Read our booklet for age 12+
Read our booked for children under 12
Read our easy-read booklet
Information for Care Leavers
Buckinghamshire Council has written the Local Offer for Care Leavers, to provide support and guidance for young people moving on from care.
You can view a PDF version of the Local Offer by clicking on the button below, or read the Local Offer for Care Leavers on the Buckinghamshire Council website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at wedocare@buckinghamshire.gov.uk.