All care experienced children and young people in Solihull are part of the OVOS community.
OVOS is the name of Solihull’s Children in Care Council.
OVOS members are vital in making sure that children and young people's voices are heard, to say how you feel about the services you receive, and how things could be changed to make things better for you.
Being in a group, we can plan regular fun events and activities, get a chance to make friends, have fun and learn new skills through having a go.
Help OVOS
You can help the work we do with care experienced children by making a donation.
Our promise to you
The Solihull Promise to children and young people in care. It makes it clear what you can expect from us, like how we will make you feel cared for and make sure your voice is heard.
Our local offer
Our Local offer for young people who have experienced being in the care of Solihull, explains what support you will receive as you approach adulthood.
Who to contact if you need support
If you need help, there are people you can talk to. No matter what the issue is, please don’t be afraid to get in touch:
- Care experienced young people team (Solihull Council): 0121 717 1473 (option 1)
- Social care emergency duty team (Solihull Council): 0121 605 6060
- Housing (Solihull Community Housing): 0121 717 1515
- Police/ambulance/fire: 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (emergency)
- SOLAR (mental health service for children & young people): 0121 301 2750
- Solihull Mind (mental health service for adults): 0121 742 4941 or 0121 743 4237
- National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS): 0808 808 1001
- The Samaritans: 116 123 for free
Want to join in?
OVOS strives to encourage all young people to participate in sharing their views about being in care.
You can email us at ovos@solihull.gov.uk.
You can also find out from your social worker or personal advisor (PA) what events are coming up and ask them to contact OVOS for you.