We.Own.Now.

"a picture is worth a thousand words"

Barnard, F. R., 1921

The We.Own.Now app is a simple but effective way to capture the memories of young people in care, as well as those accessing short breaks.

Young people deserve the app to tell their story. The app will record their memories which can be stored securely, transferred between placements and available in one place when the young person leaves care.

Carers deserve the app to compliment their care and support. Carers' many responsibilities can make it difficult to share memories with young people, family, colleagues and professionals. The app will allow them to easily document and share life stories.

Allow us to take you on a journey on how the We.Own.Now. app can bring young people's lives to life.

Support trauma

The app can be used effectively as part of the carers' restorative approach

Nurture identity

Memories are not lost over time or between placements giving children a sense of belonging

Complement practice

Evidence memories against quality standards and support continuous life story work

Improve efficiency

Live and quick access to children's stories which can be turned into memory albums

Professional development

Evidence memories against quality standards

Safe

App will be in accordance with GDPR Regulations and register with the Information Commissioner's Office

Continuity

Keep memories between placements and when leaving care

Reviews

Share memories with family and professionals

Reports

Use memories to help compose Regulation 45 reports, summaries and inform Regulation 44 visits

Social Worker access

Build and maintain relationships with young people between visits and reviews

Champions

We encourage each home and/or local authority to have a team member who champions the use of the We.Own.Now app

Share practice

We will host workshops to allow Champions to network

App development

We will provide opportunities for young people and carers to share their feedback so we can further develop the app