At CASCADE, we're pleased to be working on the Welsh Basic Income Evaluation, a 4-year project to explore a range of health, social and financial impacts of the scheme for care leavers. Read about the project: buff.ly/HND2H76 (1/2) #BasicIncome #WelshResearch #NCLM2025 | @BecomeCharity

Did you catch our latest episode of our podcast? 🎧 "The most important bit is that... it's taken seriously as an issue and not just a humorous anecdote" Listen to our interview with Denise Turner about dealing with dogs in social work 👇 www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... #SocialCare #ExChangePod

How can we better support looked-after children in the justice system? ⚖️ This study uses data and youth voices to explore solutions. 🔗 buff.ly/G28xdAB #ResearchWednesday

Happy #NCLM2025! 💙 This week, have a read of our recent blog about our CASCADE trip to Melbourne where Rachael Vaughan and Louise Roberts were invited to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care. 📖 buff.ly/X3CEPrY #CareLeavers #CareExperience #SocialCare (1/3)

This #NCLM2025, read about CASCADE project 'Supporting Parents in and Leaving Care' & the good-practice Charter co-produced with care-experienced parents to challenge stigma, discrimination & poor outcomes for young parents in & leaving care. (1/4) buff.ly/cljt5a1#Care... #SocialCare

🎧 The newest episode of The ExChange Wales Podcast is out now! In this episode, we speak to Denise Turner about how we might be able to improve our attitudes and guidelines on how to deal with dogs within social work. Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... #SocialWork #SocialCare

What services best support children exploited by criminal gangs? 🧒 This study explores referral routes, service pathways & outcomes. Led by Nina Maxwell. 🔗 buff.ly/3tEoYKX #ResearchWednesday

November is National Care Leavers' Month! 💜 We'll be sharing research & resources from across CASCADE & ExChange Wales that supports care leavers & highlights the voices of young people with lived experience. Keep an eye out on socials & find out more: buff.ly/8iriqRM #NCLM2025 #CareLeavers

Our next podcast episode comes out *this* Wednesday! Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148 This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care. Here's a preview 👇 #SocialWork

Do care-experienced young people get the mental health support they need? 🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley. 🔗 buff.ly/CowvJ6r #ResearchWednesday

One week to go! More info and how to sign up below 👇 #ParentalAdvocacy #SocialWork #SocialCare

What affects the chances of children’s successful reunification with their birth families from care? 🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/C7Fo1yn #ResearchWednesday

Missed our webinar last week with Paul Andell? Catch it now on our YouTube channel: 📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin... #SocialCare #CCE

🎧 Have you listened to the new episode of our podcast yet? In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... #SocialCare #CCE

Last week we were joined by Sharon Maciver and Andrew Percival from Action for Children for a webinar on 'Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action' for our Autumn conference. If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel! ➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw #SocialCare #SAFCEC

How can we support children with a parent in prison? 🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales. Led by Prof Alyson Rees. 🔗 buff.ly/nU2Mo0W #ResearchWednesday

Register today! 👇 'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme' 📅 Weds 12th Nov ⏰ 5pm (GMT) 📍 Online This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz. Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1

🎧 Our latest podcast episode is out now! 'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... ... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉 #SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social

What’s the impact of police presence in schools? 🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust. 🔗 buff.ly/QhqPTDK #ResearchWednesday

WEBINAR: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme 📣 David Tobis, P.h.D 📅 Weds 12th Nov ⏰ 5 - 6pm 📍 Online, Teams Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50 This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.

ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle & Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child criminal exploitation in Swansea. 🎬 🎭 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs #CEC @grandambition.bsky.social

How does regulation affect residential childcare workers? 🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality. 🔗 buff.ly/wdT9rD5 #ResearchWednesday

Kinship care is more prevalent than foster care or adoption, but we know less about these families. This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care! ➡️ buff.ly/PiJSF8n #KinshipCare

Are outcomes in social care equal across ethnic and religious groups? 📊 This study uses linked data to uncover disparities in Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/UG55bpa #ResearchWednesday

📣 OCT - NOV 2025 - Autumn Conference 🍂 'Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children' Sign up to our free conference events today: buff.ly/QWHWkX3 (1/5) #SAFCEC #ExChangeWales #WelshResearch #CEC #SocialCare | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @researchwales.bsky.social

Watch the opening address of our Autumn conference by Dawn Bowden MS: Minister for Children and Social Care. 📺 Premiering today at 10am: youtu.be/kI9lehsnOd4 Sign up to our free conference events at www.exchangewales.org/safeguarding... #SAFCEC #CEC #SocialCare | @dawnbowden.bsky.social

What kind of advocacy helps parents most in child protection? 🗣️ This study compares peer vs. professional advocates across Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/vGNFsmN #ResearchWednesday

🌍 CASCADE has been sharing and learning worldwide! Prof Donald Forrester & Dr Lorna Stabler joined the Centre for Better Childhoods in Copenhagen to support research that improves outcomes for children. Read more 👉 buff.ly/H92XpSG #SocialCare #Research #CASCADE

Can specialist foster carers help families stay together? This pilot study evaluates the Step Up Step Down model in Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/5H4fPy7 #ResearchWednesday

🎧 The new season of The ExChange Wales Podcast is live! Catch the trailer for the upcoming series now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... Our hosts Martin Elliott and Jeremy Dixon have a chat about the new series, and their pathways into research from social care practice. #ExchangeWalesPod

How can we better support autistic children in care? 🧩 This mixed-methods study explores diagnosis, traits, and services to improve outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/03liCYR #ResearchWednesday

What makes good social work? How do families, care-experienced people, and social workers define it? CASCADE is exploring these questions in a study putting lived experience at the centre. 👉 Read more here: buff.ly/EgEmNRM #SocialWork #Research @researchwales.bsky.social

How can research truly reflect the voices of care-experienced youth? 🗣️ This project empowers young people to lead the way—designing, conducting, and sharing research that matters to them. 🔗 buff.ly/uL8xCev #ResearchWednesday

How has Sure Start shaped health and social care in Northern Ireland? This study uses linked data to assess long-term outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/l3voeTC #ResearchWednesday

What support do special guardianship families need? 👵👶 This study explores their experiences to inform better services. In partnership with the Nuffield Foundation. 🔗 buff.ly/gZpizHE #ResearchWednesday

Do Family Group Conferences improve outcomes for families? 🏡 This study assesses their quality, usage, and long-term effects. 🔗 buff.ly/aPV5h3z #ResearchWednesday

Sign up to this upcoming free webinar! 💡 'Defining child maltreatment for research & surveillance: an international, multi-sectoral, Delphi consensus study in 34 countries in Europe & surrounding areas.' Speaker: Dr Laura Cowley 📅 Weds 10th September ⏰ 1 - 2pm 📍 Online Sign up: buff.ly/GcBePW8

What makes parental advocacy effective in child protection? 👨👩👧 This realist evaluation explores how services empower parents. 🔗 buff.ly/v3BfdaZ #ResearchWednesday

💡 SPOTLIGHT Webinar: 'Defining child maltreatment for research and surveillance' Speaker: Dr Laura Cowley 📅 Weds 10th September ⏰ 1 - 2pm 📍 Online, Teams Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/400fc9... #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #WelshResearch

How do young people, parents & social workers define “good” social work? 🤝 This study compares their views to expert ratings. 🔗 buff.ly/bsG5sPE #ResearchWednesday

New article out now 📄 We explore the mixed views of professionals implementing Wales’ Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot—highlighting both hope and concern. 🔗Read here: buff.ly/zOMJ1MA #BasicIncome #CareLeavers #SocialPolicy @researchwales.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

Could guaranteed income change the future for care leavers? 🌱 This pioneering Welsh pilot explores how financial stability impacts wellbeing, independence, and life chances. 🔗 buff.ly/HrGaLnB #ResearchWednesday

What happens to care-experienced young people after leaving a PRU at 16? 📚 This study tracks their transitions and aims to inform better support. 🔗 buff.ly/6AmBS9G #ResearchWednesday

What do care-experienced young people think personal advisors should do? 💼 This co-produced study explores their views to improve support during the transition from care. 🔗 buff.ly/Vg88j4C #ResearchWednesday

New Book Launch Tomorrow! 📚 Sandboxing in Practice: Qualitative Interviewing with Sand, Objects and Figures, with authors Dr Dawn Mannay and Victoria Timperley 📅 Weds 9th July ⏰ 1 - 2pm 📍 Online, Teams Find out more and sign up: buff.ly/wlmE718 #SocialCare #ResearchWales #ChildSocialCare

Next week! Sign up today. 💡 Webinar: 'What is Life Story Work? - How defining approaches to practice could provide clarity for practitioners and researchers' Speakers: Laura Neal & Kim Matthews 📅 Weds 2nd July ⏰ 12 - 1pm 📍 Online, Teams Find out more & register: buff.ly/XPL2H0W #SocialCare

What if parents with lived experience led the way in child protection? A new study from Cardiff University explores how peer parent advocacy (PPA) transforms support systems through empathy, trust, and shared experience. 📖 Read: www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14... #ParentAdvocacy

BLOG: 'From Wales to Australia: A Shared Vision for Care Leavers' 🇦🇺 Rachel & Louise from our Public Involvement team were recently invited to Melbourne to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care! Read more about the trip on our website: ✍️ buff.ly/1y54KN7

When I saw this film last month I was keen to invite @omarmohamedsw.bsky.social to Wales. His film powerfully explores the experiences of care experienced people and activists Philadelphia trying to change the social care system. There are a lot of messages I think we can learn from here in Wales.

📣 Missed last week's webinar with Dr Calum Webb? 'Investing in Prevention and Support' is now available on our YouTube Channel! 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/PgnX2siof6s #SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #WelshResearch #ExChangeWales | @researchwales.bsky.social | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social