Working with looked after children - Louise Humber & Grace Saalmans

What does it mean to be a “Looked After Child”? We will discuss potential impacts, things churches should be aware of, and how we can help share Christ’s love given the different experiences and challenges that looked after children face.

Louise Humber

Louise is a qualified social worker who has worked within a local authority Children’s Services department for 12 years. She has gained a variety of experience most latterly as a senior social worker supervising foster carers. Louise joined Elim’s safeguarding department in October 2022 as an Assistant National Safeguarding Coordinator.

Grace Saalmans

Grace is an Elim Assistant National Safeguarding Coordinator and is also Elim’s Early Years Operations Manager. She is a qualified teacher and has taught in early years settings. Prior to this, Grace worked as the Children’s, Youth and Families worker in her local Elim church.