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📢 Join our research! University College London (UCL) is working with the Care Leavers Association to better understand what makes a difference to the mental health of care-experienced people. For more information, get in touch: [email protected] or [email protected]

Another reminder that the issues and solutions for care leavers that we focus on in the UK are international in scope:

Care Experienced History Month 2025 Begins! This year’s theme is ‘A Moment in Care’—share the story of a special object from your care journey. Your story could be featured in The CLA's magazine! 📩 Message us or email [email protected] #CEHM2025 #AMomentInCare

🌍💙 World Autism Awareness Day 💙🌍 Autistic CEP often go unseen. This month, we’re amplifying their voices and pushing for better support. 🔹what changes would have helped you? 💬 Email [email protected] #WorldAutismDay #AutismAwarenessMonth #CareLeavers

Today on #NationalSiblingsDay we’re shouting out all the care leavers fighting to stay connected to their brothers & sisters. Sibling bonds are vital – not optional. To those raising each other, to kinship carers keeping siblings close – we see you. #ItsASiblingThing #CLA

🪔🧡🌼 Happy Vaisakhi! 🌼🧡🪔 Wishing joy, colour & connection to all celebrating today – especially our Sikh care leavers, friends & families. May your day be full of good food & even better vibes! 🌾✨ #Vaisakhi2025 #CareLeaversCommunity #CelebratingTogether

We're delighted to reveal that Ashley John-Baptiste will be hosting this year's #Voices25 awards, joining Ira and Peter Capaldi! coramvoice.org.uk/news/ashley-jo…

🧬 No family medical history & struggling with healthcare? @SophiasSocials is investigating how the NHS fails care leavers & estranged adults. 📩 Share your story: [email protected] #CareExperienced #HealthInequality

My first ever published blog is live! It’s called “Breaking the Cycle” and it means a lot to me. I’d love your thoughts—whether it resonates, raises questions, or just makes you reflect. Read here: mothersafteradoption.com/our-blog/f/bre… #FirstBlog #CareExperience #BreakingTheCycle #Adoption

Save the Date! Save the date for our AGM on Saturday 31st May. This is a chance to come together, share experiences, have your voice heard, and help shape the future of the CLA. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the community, we’d love to see you there! 💙

Join Terri and Toya on Monday 28th April, 7:30–9:00 PM, where we’ll be talking all things parenting — Whether you're a new parent, juggling toddlers, have older kids, or are a care leaver thinking about becoming a parent. Sign up here: careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

Exciting news CLAN is celebrating 25 years on 5thJuly #Petersham RSL Book early, limited seating Ring ☎️ 1800 008 774 or email @[email protected] 2former RoyalCommissioners coming Chair of Care Leavers Association UK ⁦Jim Goddard⁩ attending ⁦Care Leavers' Assoc⁩

Happy Easter from The Care Leavers Association! Whether it’s eggs, roasts or just a quiet cuppa—we’re wishing you sweetness, sunshine & smiles. Care leavers know all about fresh starts—so celebrate you today. #HappyEaster #CareLeaverJoy #YouMatter #CLACommunity

This week we're giving a shout out to the Care Leavers Association (CLA) run by care leavers of all ages for care leavers of all ages. Projects, support, and connection. You can find out about the The History of the Care System and the CLA here: careleavers.com/the-history-of…

Hello 💙 We still have spaces on our “parenting in our own way” support session on Monday 28th 7.30-9pm You can sign up here careleavers.com/webinar-contac…

📢Care Leavers Connected website will be your space to connect, find community, opportunities, and support.🌐 Keep your eyes peeled for updates!👀 #CareLeaversConnected #CareLeaversCommunity #ComingSoon

7 yrs on: The journey from care hasn’t always been smooth - plenty of ups, downs, doubts & detours. I was that kid who so many didn't give a chance. But I found my people who believed in me, & eventually, I learned to believe in myself. I'm now 5 yrs working as social worker.

Join Jim Goddard (Chair of the CLA) and Stephen Ramsay (a member of the CLA and of our Magazine Editorial Board). On Wednesday 7th May 8-10pm to discuss: "Positive things about our care experience". Open to all care leavers of any age. Sign up here: careleavers.com/webinar-contac…