In Care Stories: Ep4: Odette

2024-10-24

Odette was taken into care as a baby and has spent her entire life in the care system. Listen as she documents her life in care, how Covid saved her life and how she is now thriving at university. Thank you to The National Lottery Community Grants for funding this project and making it possible for young people in care to share their experienced. https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/ If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast please talk to your PA or support worker. If you would like independent advice, here’s a list of relevant support servi...

Odette was taken into care as a baby and has spent her entire life in the care system. Listen as she documents her life in care, how Covid saved her life and how she is now thriving at university.

Thank you to The National Lottery Community Grants for funding this project and making it possible for young people in care to share their experienced.

https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/

If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast please talk to your PA or support worker.

If you would like independent advice, here’s a list of relevant support services with weblinks that offer additional support to looked-after children and care-experienced teens and young adults:

The Care Leavers’ Association

A user-led charity that supports care leavers of all ages and promotes the rights of care-experienced individuals.

https://www.careleavers.com

The Children’s Society

The Children's Society provides support for vulnerable young people, including those who are looked after or have left care.

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk

Coram Voice

Coram Voice offers advocacy, advice, and support to children and young people in care or who have recently left care.

https://coramvoice.org.uk

National Care Advisory Service (NCAS)

NCAS is part of Catch22, offering advice and guidance for young people transitioning from care to independent living.

https://www.catch-22.org.uk/what-we-do/childrens-social-care/care-leavers/