Carer Resources

What does leaving foster care in the UK really look like? Dougie Stringer from Skills 2 Thrive shares his care journey and why practical support is life-saving.

This blog explores what young people in care want adults to understand, based on insights from Apex Fostering’s internal participation report. From recognition and trust to life skills and celebration, it shows what’s working — and where we’re growing.

In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we sit down with The Share Foundation to explore how young people leaving care can access Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs — and why financial confidence is about more than just money. A must-watch for carers, professionals, and care leavers alike.