All I Would Have Asked …

Care experienced young people when talking about their experiences told us what they think is important when guardians engage with them.

• Have a private conversation with me

• If you are talking to me on the phone, don’t end the conversation quickly, I contacted you for a reason, have and make time for me

• Make sure you can contact me

• How do I contact you if I need to?

• Treat me like a human being, not a commodity

• Check in on me to see if I am ok

• Make sure I have access to a phone

• Make time for me, listen, hear what I have to say

• Really listen, don’t just wait for your turn to speak…..

• Don’t dilute my words

• Hear and report what I say