Using our Lived Experience and Expertise to Shape a better Care Experience for Black Children and Young People in Children’s Social Care
Welcome to The Black Care Experience®. Our vision is to see that every Black Child and Young Person remains connected to their Culture, Identity and Heritage as they journey through the UK Children’s Social Care System. Our vision is also to improve their Care Experience, Outcomes and Life Chances.Black we define as a Child and Young Person whose Ethnic Origin is either African, Caribbean including Mixed Race with African or Caribbean Heritage.The Care Experience, we define as being in Foster Care or in a Residential Children's Home.Our vision is made possible by bringing together an inclusive and diverse Network from the Children’s Social Care Workforce and Voluntary Sector Workforce within Children’s Social Care, to empower them with knowledge and insight on how to improve their systems and practice by learning from the Lived Black Care Experience. The Network also provides a space for best practice to be shared. Our vision is also made possible through the hosting of Events that inspire hope and bring together our Black Children and Young People In Care and Care Leavers.
The Black Care Experience Conference
Are You Ready for The Black Care Experience Conference 2026?! We Are!
Donate
If you’re in Support of our mission, why not consider Donating, Fundraising for us or becoming our Corporate Social Responsibility Partner?.
The Black Care Experience Members Only Vault
Find Out How You Can Become a Member and Gain Exclusive Access to our Virtual Live Learning Platform to keep You Up To Date and Relevant in Your Role
The Black Care Experience Charter
Find out about our Charter and how your Team, Department, Organisation can Sign Up to a Framework to improve your Systems, Service and Practice.
The Black Care Experience Training & Consultancy
Find out about our Training and Consultancy and how this can help your Service.
The Black Care Experience Network & Newsletters
Join Our Network and stay connected.
My Culture Care Box™
Designed for our Black Children and Young People in Care, to help affirm their Identity, give them a sense of belonging and help them feel connected to their Culture and Heritage, they can be proud of.
Make an Investment in your Young Person's Identity that their Future Self will Thank You for
The Black Care Directory
Are you looking for a hair salon or barber that specialises in black hair, or skin care advice for looking after black skin or a black bookstore? Our Black Care Directory's got you covered.
The Black Care Experience Handbooks
We’ve created Handbooks to guide you on how to raise and care for Black Children and Young People in your Care.
Our History Matters
Find Out Why We Started
Our History Through The Music
‘All I Need’ written and performed by Ric Flo ft Judith AM Denton