NIVN launched in 2014 to address low levels of access to IVs and inconsistent quality of IV provision. Through influencing and good practice development work,
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Foster carers are Independent Visitor Champions
“My young person has built a lovely, friendly relationship with her IV and always looks forward to meeting up with her every month. I think
What do children need and want from IV befriending relationships?
As a movement of Independent Visitor (IV) professionals, volunteer befrienders and care-experienced young people, NIVN’s goal is increase the number of high-quality IV friendships for
We've done lots of lovely things together in that time. I've had the opportunity to do things that I wouldn't have done if I wasn't volunteering.
- Independent Visitor, Female