This inspirational, engaging and down-to-earth book is a collection of care leavers' experiences, aimed at young people in care. It's written in a jargon-free, informal style and each diary entry gives the reader an impression of the individual's own story, including some personal quotes representing their journey.
There are a wide range of themes covered, including accessing education, unemployment, depression and teenage pregnancy. Experiences of overcoming financial struggles and gaining employment struck a particular chord, as this is a worry for many care leavers in this financial climate, including myself as I am nearing the end of my university course.
Each writer has broken the stigma of being in care or being just a statistic by showing their confidence and determination in their individual circumstances to progress to success.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
