A Forum of over 130 local authority leaving care teams, working together to share good practice & improve services & support for care experienced young people.

Joined October 2015
We're waving goodbye to Twitter and saying hello to LinkedIn! We believe this platform will be a better fit for sharing our work and connecting with you all. Find us and join the conversation on LinkedIn! - linkedin.com/company/nationa…
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We're hiring a Part-Time Leaving Care Criminal Justice Lead! Come and join our amazing team. Closing date is the 13th March 2025. Have an informal conversation about the role, with Darren or Hannah via [email protected] For more Info & to apply: leavingcare.org/were-recruit…
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At @RMBCPress, I developed skills in teamwork, meeting deadlines, and building confidence. In 2019, I won the RMBC Apprentice of the Year Award and, a year later, the Best Public Speaker Award from @nlcbf! #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #CareLeaversCan
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Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Care experienced individuals have immense potential and apprenticeships can unlock that potential, providing valuable #Skillsforlife and open #CareerPaths and #opportunities #NAW25 #Apprenticeships #FutureReady
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We are so thrilled to see so many face here and online at our PA Celebration Event. Keep up to date with everything that's going on throughout the day, including our awards ceremony over on LinkedIn! Follow Our Page - NationalLeavingCareBenchmarkingForum #NCLW
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In June, over 200 care-experienced young people shared their insights on support beyond age 21 & 25 in our survey, co-produced with YPBMF. As YPBMF Legend Reece says, “Not everyone has that support, but everyone should.” Read the full report: leavingcare.org/in-their-own… #NCLW
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200+ care-experienced young people shared their thoughts on housing. Many voiced that safe, stable homes shouldn't be a luxury but a right. Co-produced with @ypbmf, this report captures their call for secure, affordable living. Read more: leavingcare.org/in-their-own… #NCLW
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Over 200 care-experienced young people across the UK shared struggles & insights on the #CostOfLivingCrisis. Co-produced with YPBMF Champions & Legends, this report highlights real challenges & calls for change - leavingcare.org/in-their-own… #InTheirOwnWords #NCLW
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We are so excited to see all of the amazing things happening throughout national care leavers week. We will be sharing all of the wonderful things here and over on LinkedIn, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up to date - linkedin.com/company/nationa…
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200+ care-experienced young people covered key themes like Mental Health & Health in our #Intheirownwords survey. With the insights of YPBMF Champions & Legends, this report gives a voice to care-experienced young people facing gaps in support - leavingcare.org/in-their-own… #NCLW
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It's National Care Leavers Week! With our colleagues we're calling on the public, professionals, carers, decision makers, and the media to CARE - celebrate care leavers, amplify their voice, raise awareness of challenges and encourage change in policy and practice. #NCLW
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Victoria from @nlcbf hosts a powerful conversation with Nicole & Jasmine from @Drive_Forward’s Policy Forum, discussing mental health challenges faced by care leavers. Check out the full series of 5 podcasts by @ResearchIP! leavingcare.org/mental-healt…
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Reflections are shared by our YPBMF Legends on the lack of support for care-experienced young people after 21 and 25, highlighting ongoing challenges. Watch the YPBMF In Their Own Words event for more insights - youtu.be/cLuHnnD6zoA #YoungVoices #CareExperienced #supportme
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Join our YPBMF Champions & Legends as they discuss the lack health and mental health support for care-experienced young people. Hear their insights from their In Their Own Words event - youtu.be/ajcBeEaGUu8 #YoungVoices #CareExperienced #MentalHealth #YPBMF
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National Care Leavers Week is less than two weeks away! This year's theme is All of Us, We Are One. Let's come together to celebrate care leavers. Share your photos, videos, stories, creativity, and love! Use hashtag #NCLW to show what you're doing throughout the week!
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More of our YPBMF Champions & Legends reflect on the challenges of finding safe, affordable accommodation for care-experienced young people. Insights from their In Their Own Words event in July - youtu.be/06dsflyVeXk #YoungVoices #CareExperienced #YPBMF
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Our YPBMF Champions and Legends reflect on how the #CostOfLivingCrisis is affecting care experienced young people across the country, from the In Their Own Words event in July - youtu.be/hId-NHYqO1w #YoungVoices #CareExperienced #InTheirOwnWords
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