Can peer mentors help parents with substance use challenges? 🍃 This study evaluates the People Offering Parents Support (POPS) project. 🔗 cascadewales.org/research/eva... #ResearchWednesday

How can schools better support the mental health of care-experienced youth? 🧠 The WiSC study explores provision across Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/3zKPY99 #ResearchWednesday

Have you listened to our new podcast episode yet? 📣 Last month we were joined by Angela Endicott to discuss her research around epistemic injustices in working with parents who use substances. Listen now: 🎧 buff.ly/IfwV7SA #ExChangeWales #SocialCare #Podcast #WelshResearch |

Angela Endicott discusses issues of epistemic injustice around working with parents who use substances, in our latest podcast episode. 🎧 Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... #ExChangeWales #SocialCare #Podcast #WelshResearch | @researchwales.bsky.social | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social

Our new podcast episode with Angela Endicott is out now! 📣 "If you can't evidence harm & neglect to that child, just because you have a piece of paper that somebody is drinking the equivalent of 4 cans a day, does that make them a bad parent?" Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis... (1/2)

Are frontline professionals equipped to apply new child protection guidance? 🧾 This study investigates how child sexual exploitation policy is understood and used in practice across Wales. 🔗 buff.ly/rMBvvLK #ResearchWednesday

(2/2) In this month's episode, Angela Endicott discusses the epistemic injustice around working with parents who use substances. Subscribe to be notified about the new episode: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148 #SocialCare #WelshResearch | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @researchwales.bsky.social

One week to go! 📣 "The intricacies of how people use it... it needs to be listened to...and we need to have an open mind that they might just be telling us the truth." Subscribe to be notified about the new episode: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148 #SocialCare #Podcast

Can advocacy help parents play a stronger role in child welfare decisions? This evaluation explores the NYAS Cymru model. 🔗 buff.ly/NxHbEu7 #ResearchWednesday

📣 Next episode: Weds17th Dec! "If people with lived experience don't have a seat at the table when we are designing & implementing these policies & interventions, then there will be no justice." - Angela Endicott 🎧 Subscribe to our podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148 #SocialCare (1/2)

(2/2) This month we're joined by Angela Endicott, exploring the epistemic injustice around child welfare practice with parents who use substances. Subscribe to be notified about the new episode: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148 #SocialCare | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @researchwales.bsky.social

How do care-experienced young people get their voices heard in decisions about their lives? 🗣️ This study explores how advocacy services support meaningful participation in social care. 🔗 buff.ly/OoVeAXc #ResearchWednesday

Does placing social workers in schools improve outcomes? 🏫 The SWIS trial evaluates this innovative approach across 21 LAs. 🔗 buff.ly/7d4BBHS #ResearchWednesday

In 2022, CASCADE researchers launched a website for care-experienced young people in Wales, providing relevant tips & resources to navigate the transition to university and higher education. Visit the CLASS Cymru site - classcymru.co.uk #NCLM2025 @becomecharity.org.uk (1/2)

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