Knowledge Centre
Helping you make every memory matter.
Understanding the story behind the memories.
Life story work can help children and young people understand their experiences, relationships, identity and the events that have shaped their lives. But a life isn’t only a collection of major events — the ordinary moments matter too.
Our Life Story Work resources bring together practical guidance, research and evidence for carers, social workers and anyone supporting children and young people in care.
The moments you capture today can matter for a lifetime.
CaringLife helps you capture those moments as they happen, creating a collection of memories that can grow with a child.
CaringLife is a private, secure space for a child’s memories and life story. It isn’t social media, and nothing is publicly available. Access is carefully managed based on each person’s role and relationship with the child.
When adding memories, consider what is appropriate, respectful and meaningful for the child. If you’re unsure about anything you’d like to add, speak with the child’s social worker or relevant professional.
More questions carers ask
Can children add their own memories?
Yes. CaringLife gives children and young people the opportunity to participate in their own life story. They can contribute their own memories and reflections where appropriate, helping their CaringLife reflect their experiences and perspective as well as those of the adults around them.
What happens if a child changes placement?
The placement may change. Their story doesn’t start again. CaringLife is designed to preserve continuity when carers, placements or circumstances change. Memories already captured remain connected to the child’s account while access can be updated to reflect their new circumstances — helping prevent pieces of childhood being left on an old phone, inside a physical folder or with someone who is no longer part of the child’s everyday life.
How do I get started?
Supporting life story work as life happens.
CaringLife gives you one secure place to capture memories as they happen, so children build a richer, more continuous record of their lives. It’s not here to replace good life story practice — it just gives that work somewhere to live and grow.
Setting up and managing access
Moderation & continuity
Your life. Your memories. Your story.
Your life is made up of thousands of moments. Some will feel important now. Others might become important when you’re older.
CaringLife is a safe place where memories from your life can be kept together, so you can look back at the people, places and experiences that have been part of your story.
Why you have CaringLife
Why do I have CaringLife?
Is CaringLife about me?
As things change
- Changing carers. Your memories don't disappear because your placement changes — your story is still your story.
- Growing up. Your CaringLife is designed to grow with you, with greater control as you become an adult.
- Moving between homes. Memories from different homes, carers, schools and friendships can stay together rather than being scattered.
- Leaving care. Leaving care doesn't mean leaving your memories behind — your collection continues with you into adulthood.
You can always ask about your CaringLife, what’s been added, and who can see it. Your social worker, carer or another trusted adult can help explain anything you want to understand.
Memories this important deserve protecting.
Quick answers to common questions.
What is CaringLife?
CaringLife is a secure digital life story platform for children and young people in care. It provides somewhere for photos, videos, documents, written memories and reflections to be preserved throughout childhood and beyond.
Can I use CaringLife on my phone?
Yes. CaringLife can be accessed across web, tablet and supported mobile devices, including iOS and Android. This makes it easier to capture memories when they happen rather than waiting until later.
Who can add memories?
Depending on how an account is established, memories can be contributed by carers, authorised professionals and children and young people themselves.
Are CaringLife memories public?
What happens when a child moves placement?
Their CaringLife doesn’t need to start again. Existing memories can remain connected to the child’s account while access is adjusted to reflect their new circumstances.
What happens when a young person leaves care?
CaringLife is designed around long-term continuity. Leaving care shouldn’t mean losing the memories that have been collected throughout childhood.
Keep useful information close by.
CaringLife Guide for Carers
CaringLife Guide for Case Managers + Social Workers
Your Guide to CaringLife
A guide for children and young people explaining what CaringLife is, how it works, who can see their memories and what happens as they get older.
Getting Started with CaringLife
Ready to bring CaringLife to your organisation? Contact our team to discuss your needs, arrange a demonstration and begin planning your rollout.