The Children in Care Council (CICC) is a place where young people in care can have their say on issues that matter to them, and can make sure that they are heard by the people who make decisions.
What is the CICC?
The CICC is made up of 15 children and young people who live in care in East Sussex. The members were chosen at a conference in July 2008 and the first meeting was in September 2008.
The group meet monthly, usually at the Archery Youth Centre in Eastbourne. These are not public meetings, but you can come along if the CICC invite you. Each meeting has an agenda, listing what will be talked about.
The CICC are trying to help improve the lives of children in care, by letting those in charge know what life in care is really like. At least twice a year, the people who make decisions about children in care, including the Director of Children's Services and elected councillors, come along to a CICC meeting. They are very keen to hear what young people in care have to say.
What can I contact the CICC about?
If you live in care, you can contact the CICC about any issue that concerns your life in care. For example, this could be about your education, your social workers or where you live. The CICC can help and support you to talk about whatever issue you want, and can put you in touch with people who can give you more information and support.
If you want the CICC to hear your views, you can
contact the Children in Care Council.
The East Sussex pledge to children in care
This is a promise to all children and young people living in care in East Sussex. It was written with the help of the Children in Care Council.
Download the East Sussex pledge to children in care.
East Sussex County Council