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Well-being walks to build connections between young people and professionals

Hull's care leavers organised a walk with local authority staff to help young people feel part of a community and reduce a feeling of loneliness and isolation.

Published 30 January 2026 By Hull Care Leaver Hub

Stay and Grow: a training flat to prepare young people for independence

A 12-month training programme helping young people practice real-life skills like paying bills, budgeting, cooking, cleaning and managing a tenancy.

Published 13 January 2026 By Isle of Wight Council

You’re Hired Toolkit helping employers to better understand care experience

Young people in Sheffield helped develop a toolkit encouraging businesses to adopt a more accepting and thoughtful approach to hiring care-experienced young people.

Published 17 December 2025 By Sheffield City Council

Hosting a conference for Corporate Parents to show what is important to children in care

Young people from the North East Children in Care Council hosted an event, encouraging professionals to 'Be the kind of parent you would want for your own child.'

Published 17 December 2025 By The North East Regional Children in Care Council

Creating a video to help reduce the stigma children in care experience at school

Hampshire's young people wanted to show professionals how stigma faced in school can deeply affect children in care, and what they can do about it.

Published 17 December 2025 By Hampshire Care Council

Creating meaningful change in Lancashire with a range of participation activities

Young people have taken part in mental health walks, presentations to corporate parents and creating a Welcome Gift for new children in care.

Published 17 December 2025 By Lancashire Children in Care Council and Care Leaver Forum

Empowering young voices in Westmorland and Furness through art

A youth-lead initiative helping young people express themselves and connect with each other and professionals in a painting workshop.

Published 17 December 2025 By Our Voice, Westmorland and Furness Children in Care Council

Oldham’s Aftercare Football Group

A football team was set up to help care leavers stay active, make friends and feel part of a community.

Published 15 December 2025 By Oldham Council

My Things Matter campaign co-produced by young people in East Sussex

The Children in Care Council designed personalised boxes and bags to make sure young people feel valued and supported when moving home.

Published 15 December 2025

A programme of activities to help young people build skills, confidence and friendships

Peterborough's young people developed a programme of fun activities and creative workshops to tackle social isolation, improve employability and support mental health.

Published 15 December 2025 By Peterborough Care Leaders