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Helping care leavers feel safer in Stockport
A number of Stockport Council’s care leavers reported not feeling safe where they were living. The Ring doorbell scheme was a practical way to address this issue.
Wandsworth: Monthly well-being allowance for care leavers
Wandsworth worked alongside care leavers to trial a monthly well-being budget, which supports them to maintain hobbies and do fun activities.
How North Tyneside gathered young people’s priorities for change – New Belongings Programme
North Tyneside wanted to identify priority areas to focus on in their New Belongings action plan from the widest possible range of care leavers.
Improving accommodation options in Dorset – New Belongings Programme
Young people in Dorset said they did not feel safe where they lived, so Dorset looked to increase the range of safe housing options for them.
Supporting care leavers with housing in Coventry – New Belongings Programme
Coventry’s leaving care service consulted with their young people to find ways to ensure accommodation is appropriate and effective.
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The story of the New Belongings Programme
Discover how the New Belongings Programme supported local authorities to co-produce changes to their services based on what their young people said was important.
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.
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.
How Hertfordshire created a support group for care experienced parents – New Belongings Programme
Hertfordshire created ‘Ohana’ to provide care-experienced young parents with a free and friendly support group.