Who we are

The Care4Us council is made up of young people aged 8 to 25 who are either looked after or have left the care system but are still part of the leaving care system.

The purpose of Care4Us council is to work with young people’s corporate parents and other services. Making a difference by talking and listening to young people who are in care or care experienced.

Care4Us council members also have the chance to take part in activities.  These include residentials, regional work and fun events like bowling and eating out.

Members of the Care4Us Council have designed a welcome pack for children and young people coming into care. This pack will help you to understand what's happening, who people are, what their jobs are and where to go for help or support. It may help answer some questions you might have.

If you'd like a printed version of this, please ask your carer or social worker.

Read the welcome pack.

We want to hear from you

Have your voice heard on the Care4Us Council. Tell us what you want the service to look like in the future, what you want to learn, why you want to be involved, what might stop you from getting involved and more.

Your feedback will be used to shape how the Care4Us sessions look in the future!

Every child or young person who completes the survey and leaves their details is in with a chance to win one of four £10 vouchers.

Winners will be announced on Monday 20 May.

Complete the survey

Hear from some of our amazing young people

• Hear us – why is it important our views are heard. 
• Our stories – our experiences in care.

Some of our recent work

Take a look at some of our great work over the last year in our annual report 2022-23.

How to get involved

If you’d like to be part of Care4Us and are passionate about making a real change for all young people who are in care or care experienced, then get in touch. You can contact us by:

• Calling our youth voice and participation team on (01226) 753406.
• message our Facebook page Care4Us Council.
• Email us at care4usinfo@barnsley.gov.uk.

Our current groups

Our Care4Us sessions

Day: Every other Tuesday

• 14 May 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 28 May 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm
• 11 June 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 25 June 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm
• 9 July 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 23 July 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm

Care4Us drop in sessions

Day: Monday (excluding Christmas and Bank Holidays)

Time: 2pm to 3.30pm

Venue: The Hub