Published 08.04.2025
by Kids’ Own

Take Care – New Book Launch

On Thursday 3rd April, we were delighted to attend the official launch of Take Care—a powerful new resource created in collaboration with EPIC (Empowering People in Care) and TUSLA’s Education Support Service (TESS).

Now published and available, Take Care is a practical and creative toolkit designed to help schools build more inclusive and supportive environments for children and young people in care. At the heart of the book are the voices of care-experienced young people, whose insights and reflections shaped every stage of the process.

Through a series of creative workshops facilitated by Kids’ Own, young people aged 14–18 explored and expressed their school experiences through writing and visual art. Their stories bring to life the real challenges faced by students in care and highlight what meaningful support can look like in education settings.

Thanks to funding from TESS, this project has enabled young people’s lived experience to inform how schools engage with and support care-experienced students. The book offers practical guidance for educators, grounded in real-world experience, and encourages greater collaboration between the education and care sectors.

What Is Take Care?

Take Care is a new publication written by and with care-experienced young people for the education community. It aims to:
– Help schools and teachers better understand the realities of life in care;
– Offer tools and insights to support care-experienced students more effectively;
– Promote inclusion, empathy, and understanding in classrooms;
– Encourage joined-up thinking between educators and care professionals.

 

Take Care Book

About EPIC

EPIC (Empowering People in Care) is an independent advocacy organisation working to ensure that young people in care are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect their lives.

Kids’ Own is proud to have played a part in bringing this publication to life. We are deeply grateful to the young people who took part in the creative process, and to our partners and funders for their support.

We will let you know when Take Care is available to order.

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