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Care leavers commissioning new supported living accommodation in Isle of Wight
Care leavers reported that they did not feel safe where they lived. The local authority responded by involving young people in commissioning new accommodation.
Amplify Awards 2022: Wakefield Children in Care Council
A video highlighting the work of Wakefield's Children in Care Council, including creating a training for social workers, and advising on the Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Helping young people to understand why they are in care using pathway planning
East Riding's pathway planning process involves asking young people, ‘Do you have any questions about why you became looked after?’.
Easing the transition to leaving care for young people on the Isle of Wight
Through the early introduction of Personal Advisers, young people are being better supported to face the challenges of leaving care.
Personalised health budgets for care leavers in East Sussex using social prescribing model
Additional support for care leavers to improve health outcomes based on what young people identify as important to them.
Opportunity Broker role to help young people fulfil their aspirations and dreams
Opportunity Brokers work with Personal Advisors in North Yorkshire to create bespoke opportunities that help motivate and inspire care leavers to fulfill their aspirations and dreams.
How Oldham set up a support group for young parents whose children have been adopted – New Belongings Programme
Oldham set up an 8-week programme to support young women whose children had been adopted or placed away from them.
Integrating Bright Spots into Community Parenting Strategy
'A Brighter Future' sets out what it means for the council to be a ‘good parent’, based on what children and young people say matters.
Engaging young people in the future of Somerset’s children’s homes
Somerset in Care and Somerset Leaving Care Councils won first place in our Collaboration category in the A National Voice awards 2023 for a project engaging young people in planning the future of the county's residential children's homes.
Street Sessions: building the skills and confidence of care leavers in North Yorkshire – New Belongings Programme
North Yorkshire ran a 10-week course for care leavers which helped them improve their self-esteem and practical skills.