It’s good to YAP

February 8 2012

It’s hoped that a new name will help raise the profile of the good work that Cheshire East’s Children in Care Council do, and help them reach out to more young people in care.

The group have decided to call themselves Young Adult Participation (YAP) and the new title was unveiled at a launch event in Sandbach.

YAP has 10 members who represent the interests of all cared for children and care leavers in Cheshire East.

They often give their feedback on Council policies that affect cared for children, and even form part of interview panels when the Council is recruiting new members of staff.

Councillor Hilda Gaddum, Cabinet member with responsibility for children and family services, said: “The Children in Care Council does some excellent work in Cheshire East and has a real input into some of our policies and procedures. It has decided on a new name and I know that a new website is currently being developed so things are moving forward.

“I am looking forward to seeing what the group can achieve during 2012.”