Care Leaver Covenant

Connects Drop-In Sessions

A safe space for young people to guide the work of the Care Leaver Covenant.

Have your say in the development of the Care Leaver Covenant. A time to connect and share ideas (with food!) with other care experienced young people.

How It Works

Connects Drop-Ins take place over Zoom, usually featuring a different theme each month.

Tuesdays between 6-7pm are the most common Drop-In time slots. Usually all attendees receive a voucher, whilst gaining an opportunity to shape service design and delivery.

You can register your interest for the next drop-in by completing the form below.

There are limited spaces at the Connects Drop-In so if you don’t successfully secure a space on the next drop-in, we will add you to a reservation list for future sessions.

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Next drop-in session:
Civil Service Internships:
Tuesday 5th May 2026, between 5-6pm

Join us for our next Connects Drop-In sessions.

Connects Drop–Ins take place over Zoom. Tuesday 5th May between 5-6pm with the Department for Education. This session will spotlight their Civil Service Internships scheme.

This is an opportunity to speak to sector experts looking for talented people like you to join them.

You can register your interest for the next drop–in by completing the form below.

There are limited spaces at the Connects Drop-In so if you don’t successfully secure a space on the next drop-in, we will add you to a reservation list for future sessions.

Register Your Interest

    Your Details

    Are you a care leaver?
    Your Date of birth: (required)
    How did you find out about these drop-in sessions?  (required)

    Your Social Worker or Personal Advisor Details

    Which council does your social worker or personal advisor work for? (required)
    Please add both contact details if you have them.
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    Connects

    Connects

    Connects is a dedicated platform for care leavers and support workers. It provides exclusive access to opportunities in education, work, wellbeing, money and your home.

    As a valued member of Connects, we will keep you up to date with opportunities and offers as well as the information and support available to you.

    Connects is part of the Care Leaver Covenant which works with more than 500 organisations across the country to connect you with exclusive opportunities.

    You can sign-up for Connects here

    Past Drop-In Session Dates

    Below is a list of the recent Drop-In sessions you may have missed:

    Upcoming:
    • Tue 5th May, 5pm – 6pm | Department for Education: Civil Service Internships scheme
    Recent Sessions