This is a study of the Independent Visitors service for looked after children and young people. In a series of interviews, young people, Independent Visitors and service managers discuss such topics as: access to Independent Visitors; young people's and adults' perceptions of the service; child protection issues; and continuity and endings in the relationship. The report makes recommendations for an effective service for looked after young people. It should interest all professionals working with public care services and anyone involved in Independent Visitor services.