Your preferred language for care experienced young people

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Care-experienced preferred terminology

A list of words alphabetically with examples of alternative words and phrases that can be used, to help the young person you are working with.

Changing the language and the way we talk about children in care

Take a look at our report which shares the voices of young people talking about their preferred language and terminology about being in care and the care system


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