Youth Voice

Youth Voice is part of Oxfordshire County Council’s promise to listen to and care for children and young people in care. We work with the Corporate Parenting Board to make sure your views are heard loud and clear – and acted on!

A very big thank you! The Director of Children’s Services would like to say thank you for completing the Your Life Beyond Care survey! You can download a copy of the survey results to read. 

Upcoming events

• 10th December (5:30-7:30pm) - End of year celebration for Youth Voice  
• 13th January (5:30-7:30pm) - Guardians for Us

Take action: For a full list of what's on and how you can get involved, please email: youth.voice@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

About Youth Voice

Youth Voice is all about celebrating YOU! It’s a fun and friendly way to get involved, make new friends, and share your views through exciting events, creative activities, and celebrations. 

If you’re not quite ready to talk about personal issues but still want to be part of something amazing. 

Youth Voice is your place to shine, connect, and be heard in a joyful way.

There are also many ways in which we try to hear the voices of those in care, including: Mind Of My Own app, surveys and events. Youth Voice members also participate in a number of events and conferences to promote their cause. 

Become a member: If you would like to join, or have any questions about being a member, please contact: youth.voice@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Being a member

Any child or young person who is in care or leaving care, or has a social worker can join Youth Voice. 

You should be enthusiastic and passionate about helping improve the care system and try to attend our meetings, which are informal, relaxed and fun. It’s your chance to have a say and make friends along the way.

Apart from having fun we chat about issues which are important to you. 

Being a member is voluntary, but you get a Certificate of Involvement, AQAs and learn new skills which may be useful for life, school, college, university or an apprenticeship.

About the meetings

We encourage you to use public transport or get a lift to our events and forums. We also have nice food, and you will get a reward for your participation. 

This is your opportunity to make a real difference!

Share your thoughts: You can join Youth Voice, send a message via Mind Of My Own app, or contact the team: youth.voice@oxfordshire.gov.uk

How to apply

Any child or young person who is in or leaving care, or has a social worker can join Youth Voice, and help make a real difference for Children in Care in Oxfordshire. 

If you're interested in joining, please contact Jay Leach email jay.leach@oxfordshire.gov.uk