VOYPIC (Voice of Young People in Care, NI) · 2012
This is a young people's report summarising the findings of VOYPIC's 2012 'Our Life in Care' computer-assisted self-interview (CASI) survey of children and young people in care in Northern Ireland. 156 participants aged 8–18 shared their views on placement, family contact, health, education, care plans, and having a say in decisions. Key findings include that while most feel safe and have good friends, many lack knowledge of their care plans, struggle to maintain family contact, and feel they are not listened to or involved in decisions about their futures. The report was written by young people who took part in the survey.