Hackney Child

‘A shocking reminder of what some children are subjected to as they grow up’ – Harry Keeble, Best Selling Author of Baby X
‘An insightful look into one girl’s journey into the Care system in the eighties, Hope’s story shows the maturity and opportunistic attitude some vulnerable children undertake in order to thrive’ – Ruth Stivey, The Who Cares? Trust
‘Hackney Child is already gaining 5 star reviews … It’s raw and absorbing’ * Grazia *
‘Reading it, one is left with a kind of desolation naïve as it might be, that children in the UK are still living lives like this’ – Louise Carpenter * The Times Magazine *
‘Incredibly powerful … Hackney Child really is a must-read, not only for social workers but also for teachers, nursery staff, neighbours and friends’ – Rebecca Maxfield, Beacon Hill Training
‘A refreshingly honest, first-hand account … It offers an invaluable insight into the emotional world of such children … It will touch your heart, stir all kinds of emotions, and give you a perspective which is so child focused, it may change how you view the care system’ – Urs Bielmann, UK Fostering
‘A must read for anyone seeking deeper understanding of the experiences and feelings of children who come into the care system’ – Henrietta Bond, Adoption & Fostering
‘For all those who believe we intervene too often in family life; that parents always know best; that removing a child from his or her parents is an abuse of human rights; this book is essential reading’ – Martin Narey, Slideshare

Hope Daniels is a proud ‘care leaver in recovery’. After spending much of her childhood in care due to her parents’ alcoholism, she bravely confronted her past at the age of thirty through intensive therapy and recovery from a dependency issue. Under her real name, Jenny Molloy, she is a respected guest lecturer and played a pivotal role in developing the ‘Care Leavers’ Charter’ in October 2012. She is frequently consulted by government bodies on matters of child care and fostering. Her heartfelt mission is to inspire hope in care leavers and professionals alike, emphasizing the inherent abilities within all care leavers.

Morag Livingstone is an accomplished documentary photographer and filmmaker. With a background in Business Studies and fifteen years in the corporate world, she later pursued a Masters in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the London University of the Arts, where she now lectures. Her filmmaking takes her across continents, shedding light on issues of poverty, low income, and young people’s mental health for the development sector. Like her explorer namesake, Morag has lived in Zambia and maintains a connection to the region through her family history, being related to Dr. Livingstone’s wife, Mary Moffat.

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