Upcoming Events

Regional Children in Care Conference 2027

We are very excited to announce that our annual Regional Children in Care Conference will take place in March 2027 at St James' Park, Newcastle.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the region whilst hearing directly from children and young people who will share their experiences, priorities, and aspirations for the future. The day will include keynote presentations, networking opportunities and interactive workshops designed to inspire discussion and drive positive change.

Regional Task Forces

The Regional Children in Care Council (RCiCC) has identified five key priorities that care experienced young people want to drive forward across the region:

Life Skills
Education, Employment and Training
Housing and Homelessness
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma

Each priority is supported by a dedicated Task Force, bringing together RCiCC representatives who are passionate about the topic and committed to creating positive change. Through regular meetings, Task Force members explore issues, develop ideas, influence decision-makers, and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children in care and care leavers across the region.

The dates for upcoming Task Force meetings are listed below.

Upcoming Task Force Meetings

15 October 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
22 October 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force
19 November 2026 – Housing and Homelessness Task Force
26 November 2026 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force
3 December 2026 – Corporate Parenting, Language and Stigma Task Force
10 December 2026 – Life Skills Task Force
17 December 2026 – Education, Employment and Training Task Force