Children in care and care leavers

Find support for children in care and care leavers, children's accommodation services in Suffolk, and details of the Virtual School for Looked After Children.

The Source website gives information to children and young people who are in care or going into care.

Important – Changes to this service from 1 June 2026

From Monday 1 June 2026, the management of the Children in Care Health Team, Learning Disability Community Nursing Behavioural Support service, Continence Product and Enuresis (bedwetting) service will transfer from Suffolk County Council to West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

There will be no changes to the services provided, and support will continue as normal.

For the latest information, please visit the websites listed:

If you need to contact the new service, please email: childrenincareadmin@wsh.nhs.uk

Services for young people leaving care
Support for young people leaving the care of the local authority at the age of and after they've left care until they reach 25 years old.
Early intervention and prevention for children living in children homes
Introduction to Staying Close, which is a pilot project to develop the early intervention and prevention offer to children living in children homes in Suffolk.
Children's accommodation service
Find out about admissions to Suffolk County Council's children's homes.
Engagement Hub - Supporting children and young people to have their say
The Engagement Hub team supports opportunities for children and young people to have a voice, shape services, learn new skills and influence the world around them.
The Virtual School for children in care
The Suffolk Virtual School supports the educational progress of children in the care of Suffolk County Council.
Corporate Parenting
Collective responsibility of local authorities actively promoting the life chances of children in care and care leavers.
The Family Business
An employment model designed to empower care leavers on their journey to success.