Our commitment to you

Haringey Council is a ‘corporate parent’ for looked after children and care leavers. 

‘Corporate Parent’ is quite a strange phrase. In plain English, it means the council should act like a good parent to its children in care and care leavers. We wish only the best for you. We want to ensure you have the best start as you transition into adulthood.

As part of our corporate parent strategy we have adopted the use of “care experienced” as protective characteristic which means because of your experiences in care, we as a council promote and uphold commitment that the best possible support and opportunities are offered, to ensure that you are not unfairly treated and placed at a disadvantage due to your care history in areas of  education, employment, health and where you live.

In everything we do, we are supporting you to be healthy, happy, safe and working towards your goals. Your Personal Advisor will support you in this journey.

There may be times when we disagree over tough decisions that we believe are in your best interests. When this happens, we promise to listen to your opinions, but we will always put your safety first. We will work hard to come up with solutions together to overcome tricky issues.