Every child has the right to be protected from harm and have their basic physical, emotional, and social needs met. While living in a foster home, you should always feel safe and cared for. You should never:
❌ Be denied food
❌ Be shouted at or threatened with violence
❌ Be prevented from sleeping
❌ Have your contact visits taken away as a punishment
You have the right to be part of a warm, loving family and to be kept safe. Your rights are protected by law and official guidance.
For more details about your rights, visit:
🔗 www.rights4me.org.uk
🔗 www.childrenslegalcentre.com
If You Feel Your Rights Are Not Being Respected
We hope you feel safe and supported in your foster family, but if you ever feel that your rights are not being respected, you have the right to make a complaint. We take all complaints seriously and want you to feel comfortable speaking up if something is wrong.
It’s important to think about who your complaint is about, as there are different ways to raise concerns:
👉 If your complaint is about your foster carer, you can contact PACFS directly:
You can also speak to:
Your social worker, school, college, or foster carer can support you in making a complaint. Most organisations have a formal complaints process that you can follow.
Other Organisations That Can Help
If you feel unhappy with decisions about your care, you can also contact independent advocacy services.
An advocate is someone who speaks up for you and helps you get the support you need. If you need help, you can reach out to VCC:
📢 VCC – Voice of the Child in Care
📧 Email: info@voiceyp.org
📞 Phone: 020 7833 5792
You deserve to be heard and to feel safe. If something isn’t right, don’t be afraid to speak up—we are here to help. ❤️
