The launch issue of Care Leavers Connected is a first step in creating a magazine that reflects the lives of adult care leavers. issuu.com/careleaverscon…. Let us know what you think of the first edition by filling in this survey surveymonkey.com/r/QMG6T5J.

It's nearly that time of the month again for our Care Leavers Connected Zoom sessions. August’s theme is 'Why are care leavers stereotyped?' And will be running on Monday 12th August 12-1.30pm: eventbrite.co.uk/e/960863908817…  and Wednesday 14th August6.30-8pm: eventbrite.co.uk/e/960869144477…

REMINDER for this Saturday 3rd August in Manchester, we would love to see you there!

Join Jim Goddard for the CLA monthly social zoom this Wed 7th Aug 7-9pm. All care leavers of any age welcome. Bring the chat and the good biscuits. Sign up here careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

Thank you for everyone who has already read our first edition of our Care Leavers Connected Magazine. Our Feature issue is about our lovely Will and his journey to receiving his social care files. To read more follow this link: issuu.com/careleaverscon…

📢 Care Leavers! Are you struggling with the cost of living & need data? The CLA Data Bank is here to help! 💙✨In partnership with The Digital Inclusion Network, we're keeping you connected. Email: [email protected] for support! 📧 #CareLeaversConnected #DigitalInclusion

💬 Suicidal thoughts are complex, confusing and they can happen to anyone. No matter who you are, it can feel really hard to talk about how you’re feeling. If someone opens up to you about suicidal thoughts, here's some tips on how to help 👉 bit.ly/2VTkKQT

Take what you need today💙

🌟 Get ready for a journey back to the 1980s with "The Kids with Nae Hame"! 🎭 A dark comedy that dives deep into growing up in the care system. Catch it at the Edinburgh Fringe from August 19-25. You won't want to miss this! #EdFringe #DarkComedy #TheKidsWithNaeHame #careleavers

Still thinking about this article. Thanks to Kate Kellaway (Kate Kellaway), Jenni Fagan and Samantha Morton (Samantha Morton) for all the care that went into it. The article is a gift to those of us who grew up in care and perhaps many others. And, yes, I've ordered Jenni's book.

Clear evidence from the brilliant COACHES team (Robbie Duschinsky) that kids w a social worker are more likely to be rejected from CAMHS. We know they're also less likely to receive accurate diagnoses and access to best-evidenced mental health care. Inequity at every turn.

Do you want to be a part of our next edition of the Care Leaver's Connected Magazine? We need your help by: ➡️Sharing your creative talent ➡️Sharing your story If you would like to get involved, please contact us at [email protected]

The wait is over! Applications for the award-winning Care Leavers Internship Scheme are now OPEN 🥳 Apply here 👉bit.ly/3XiajCq #CEP #JobAlert #careleaver

Sign up to Jim's Monthly Zoom session on Wednesday 4th September 7pm-9pm careleavers.com/webinar-contac… . During this session there will be an opportunity to share an extract of a social care file. If you would like to share yours, please get in contact with Jim.

We have loved our zoom sessions with you all so far this year. One topic that keeps occurring is Imposter Syndrome, so this is our theme this month. These sessions are running on Monday 16th eventbrite.co.uk/e/100348091743… and Wednesday 18th eventbrite.co.uk/e/100348483916….

Care Leavers' Assoc It was a lovely meeting this evening. Ten of us discussed our views of child care files. Some of us had accessed our files, others hadn't. What we all shared was an understanding of the experience of growing up in care that the files can often only touch the surface of.

📣Would you like to participate in our research with the University of Cambridge? Find more information here careleavers.com/suicidal-thoug…

#SuicidePreventionDay There are people who care and who can support you. 🌈 You matter. Your life matters. For support, you can reach out to: 📞Samaritans: Call 116 123 📞 Papyrus HOPELINEUK: Call 0800 068 4141 careleavers.com for community and support resources.