Welcome to the Children In Care voice page.

This is a space for all Children and Young People In Care to have their say and find useful information.

What is Children's Voice?

Children's voice is exactly that, your voice! It is your chance to get your views heard. Children's voice is at the heart of everything we do. It's really important that your voice is heard if you are in care, especially in services that are provided for you.

What is Junior Children in Care Council?

The Junior Children in Care Council (Jr CiCC) is made up of young people aged 7 to 11 who are looked after by West Sussex. Meetings are every fortnight.

What is the Children in Care Council?

The Children in Care Council (CiCC) is made up of young people aged 11-18 who are looked after by West Sussex. Meetings are every fortnight, group meetings are online & in person.

How can I get involved?

We want to hear your views on the surveys or discussions below if you are in care in West Sussex. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to find out our latest news, projects and ways to be involved.

Alternative Formats and Accessibility

If you require any of the information for this project in an alternative format, please contact one of the 'Who's Listening' contacts provided on the right-hand side. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk(External link).