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.

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

• 5 March 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm
• 19 March 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 2 April 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm
• 16 April 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 30 April 2024 - The Hub, 5pm to 7pm
• 14 May 2024 - The Ozone, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• 28 May 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