We’ve uncovered important lessons for local authorities, whether in running services directly or commissioning charities to do so. We believe the most important interventions to fund are mentoring, mental health, education, and employment.
Mentoring: A personal supporter
Mentoring can help care-experienced young people build the relationships they so dearly need; soft skills that can help with every aspect of a young person’s journey. A mentor can also help young people to find and access training opportunities or successfully navigate an application or interview process.
Mental health: Helping before crisis-point
If you’ve grown up in care, you’re more likely to suffer from trauma or mental health difficulties.
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