We work with care experienced young adults aged 18-25 across London who are managing the negative impact of early childhood experiences compounded with growing up in care and transitioning to adulthood.
The types of circumstances care experienced young adults may be dealing with include:
- Transitioning to adulthood
- Managing emotional or mental health difficulties
- Moving out of foster or children’s homes and into independent living
- Loneliness and isolation
- Budgeting and managing personal finances
- Accessing the benefit system
- Decisions about moving into higher education
- Entering the world of work
At this crucial point in a young person’s life, an enduring and stable relationship with a positive, caring adult makes an enormous difference. However, many care experienced young adults are without family or previous carers they can turn to for advice, for information or support when life is frightening, lonely or confusing.
Through establishing a trusting relationship with a mentor, young people leaving care are supported by us to build resilience, life skills and sense of self worth, which will subsequently place them in a better position to have hopes for the future and access employment, training or education.
