Young People's Views

Quotes from Young people on the project

The house project is a chance to develop your personality, without the fear of being judged

Somewhere to make friends & enhancing my skills in a fun, informal environment

The House project has allowed to feel accepted somewhere without a place of judgement, whilst learning new skills

Inspirational time to bond – learn new skills to take with us in the future

A great opportunity for young adults to progress themselves for the future

Good life experience & a good chance to improve your independence skills and team skills

Young person's voice is at the heart of all decision making

Their collective views and ideas drive the development of all house projects through a platform called Care Leavers National Movement. They meet on a regular basis to share good practice, talk about and find solutions to any challenges they are facing and to suggest new ways of doing things. They work hard, have fun and their views make a real difference to how young people leave care and move to independence.