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.
Are you living in care?
Find out more about how an Independent Visitor (IV) can make a difference to your life.
Learn moreAre you living in care?
Find out more about how an Independent Visitor (IV) can make a difference to your life.
Learn moreCould you be an Independent Visitor (IV)?
Find out how you could make a positive difference to the life of a child or young person living in care.
Learn moreCould you be an Independent Visitor (IV)?
Find out how you could make a positive difference to the life of a child or young person living in care.
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Government Review of Children’s Social Care and creation of new National Standards for IV provision
In September 2022, we posted our response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England that launched in 2021. NIVN contributed to the
2023 NIVN Impact Report
As we reflect on 2023, the National Independent Visitor Network (NIVN) stands proud. As a network, we’ve achieved significant milestones in our mission of improving
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