The aim of the conference is, therefore, to create a platform for all stakeholders to share and understand their role and responsibilities in supporting children in care and care leavers.
Conference sub theme include but not limited to:
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Formal and informal educational outcomes for children in care and care leavers
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Managing challenging behaviours and therapeutic parenting technique
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Facilitating cultural connection for children and young people in care
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Caring for children with disabilities or acute/chronic health conditions
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Gender fluidity LGBTIA awareness regarding children and young people
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Care planning; transitions through care, extending care and leaving care
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Changing face of foster carers: recruitment, support and retention
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Foster carers and social workers: education, training, assessment, and supervision
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Understanding trauma
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Residential care and specialised models of care