Barnardo’s is not naďve. The charity realises that too many of the children it works with can be difficult, often unpleasant, frequently uncooperative. But all are redeemable. To try and change this Barnardo's is launching a new advertising campaign and report to demonstrate that even the most difficult problems, the most difficult behaviour and the most difficult children can be helped.  Their lives can be fundamentally changed, with enough determination, expertise, tolerance and compassion.
     

A large part of this new campaign is a specially made short film entitled the F**k Off Story.  The online film features a moving portrayal of a young boy who told everyone to f**k off, including his parents, foster parents and numerous social workers. He also told Barnardo’s to ‘f’ off, but because of their determination and belief in him they didn’t. 
 
As much as we as members of the LGBT community come face to face with still widespread intolerance and ignorance to our hope in being seen as equal we enjoy  the relative freedoms of society.  It is time to address those young people who do not have that luxury and have little to no support in growing up whilst enjoying their childhood.

You can show your support to the new campaign by watching the short film (click on the link above) and then spending some time reading about the campaign on the Barnardo's website.

Thanks for your time,

The GYC Team