Children in Care and Care Leavers

Impact of COVID-19 on Children in Care and Care Leavers in Newham

We are pleased to share our research report into the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children in Care and Care Leavers.

In the wake of the pandemic, we are still unaware of many of the longer-term impacts of the pandemic on some of our most vulnerable in society.

This report is an important step in adapting and refining our services to better meet the needs of our Children in Care and Care Leavers post-pandemic.

Please click here to view the full report, or please click here to view the report summaries we are sharing with our Children in Care, Care Leavers and Foster Carers.

Please get in touch with Sophie Blow Sophie.blow@newham.gov.uk if you have any questions about the report. For any queries regarding support for Children in Care and Care Leavers, please visit our Local Offer site or email our monitored mailbox PersonalAdvisers@newham.gov.uk

Research Report - How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Children in Care and Care Leavers (PDF)

COVID-19 Research Summary for Children in Care and Care Leavers (PDF)

COVID-19 Research Summary for Foster Carers (PDF)