Join us for our first ever Care Leavers Connected Zoom meeting, our first meetings theme is “being a care leaver doesn’t stop at 25”. Let us know if you want to come along via [email protected]

Morning Tweeps Two sleeps 😱 (nervous) left till I run the Manchester Marathon in relay 4 PAPYRUS with Lads Like Us Louhamer and Bro Rob. In memory of Eva, Ben and my friend. #SuicidePrevention #No2Stigma #LetsTalk

Donate here if you can justgiving.com/page/keith-fra…

Are you a care-experienced person? We want to hear from you 👥

As we continue our investigation into how Government could improve children’s social care, we want to understand more about your lived experience of social services.

Complete our survey 👉 forms.office.com/e/6QLpTBMkst

I'm reposting this, as the deadline has been extended to next Monday, 15th April. The ICO have so far had almost 200 completed responses. They want to improve the experience for care leavers accessing their care files. This is the best chance we have to influence their guidance.

Are you thinking about accessing your social care records? Whether you are just thinking about it or need some advice and guidance, please get in touch with our Care Experienced team via [email protected]

🌟NEW YOUNG ADVOCATES REPORT: A youth-led report about keeping children & young people out of the justice system🌟

The project is led by children & young people with lived experience of youth justice, supported by AYJ & Leaders Unlocked.

Read here: bit.ly/YA-2024

Join Jim Goddard for a CLA social support Zoom this Wed 3rd April 7-9pm. Its an open session so bring along any topic for discussion. Meet old and new friends. All you need to do is bring the Good Biscuits! Sign up careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

What an amazing day! Thank you so much for everyone that came to our National Gathering 2024 it was wonderful to meet some new faces and talk about things that really matter to us #caredoesntstopat25

🎇🏃‍♀️We have hit £500!🏃‍♀️🎇Two weeks left until the half marathon now, and I am really looking forward to see how much more we can raise in that time for Care Leavers' Assoc and 🌹SIBLINGS TOGETHER🌹🤩☺🤗 Please keep retweeting and spreading the word 📢

We are so looking forward to our National Gathering and AGM at the weekend. We can't wait to connect with care leavers across the country of all ages, if you haven't already confirmed your attendance please email [email protected]! We hope you can make it.

Care experienced opportunity - share and RT please

Want to inspire a #YoungPersonInCare with hope and equip them with the essential skills they'll need to achieve their aspirations?

Refer them now to our 12-week 'My Skills, My Life' Programme starting the 24th April.

To make a referral visit: thetransformedyou.co.uk/group/peer-men…

Blackpool FC chairman Simon Sadler has launched a £1.5 million bursary for care leavers at the University of Manchester cypnow.co.uk/news/article/b…

Just read a research paper that talks of leaving care transition as 'often referred to as aging out'. I know aging out is an american term but is it a term normally used in the UK?

It was an absolute please to be at the NNECL conference this week. Was great to hear that mature students are getting some more recognition too. #caredoesntstopat25

At 13 I went into care. At 16 I was kicked out of care & went back to an unstable situation. At 18 I studied law at uni. At 25 I was called to the Bar. At 26 I secured Pupillage. In interviews, I took pride in who I am & where I come from. It’s what formed the advocate within me.

Join us for this years AGM it will be held as part of the National Gathering on Saturday 23rd March 1:30 to 5pm. The event will be held at Esea Contemporary in Manchester. More details can be found below careleavers.com/national-gathe…
Please let us know if you are planning on attending

The next CLA Social Zoom is on Wed 6th March 7-9pm. Join Jim Goddard with Rosie Canning and Dr Dee Michell, care experienced authors, talking about their 'Care Experience and Culture' website (careexperienceandculture.com. Sign up here careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

📢 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on people with experience of the care system in the UK to share the challenges they have faced when accessing their care records from organisations. ICO - Information Commissioner's Office Rees Foundation eachother.org.uk/regulator-call…