“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
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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
Doughnut Cat and Mr. Taco Head introduce the Independent Visitor role!
We're thrilled to introduce ‘Doughnut Cat and Mr. Taco Head’! A new, short animation to promote the role of an Independent Visitor (IV), a voluntary befriender, for children growing up in care.
My IV helped to give me a different outlook on when I was feeling nervous about my school performance. This year I enjoyed the experience instead of feeling worried about being anxious about it.
- Young person , female