Change for Care Leavers

Young people influencing decisions and making positive changes to Bromley!

The Change for Care Leavers group (CfCL) are a group of young people who are leaving and have left care, and want to make a difference to your lives! They contribute to important decision making at the council, strive to influence change and help to give young people a voice.

What we do?

We are a participation group that is open to all Bromley care leavers aged 17-25. We create priorities to work on for the year that will directly benefit young people who are leaving or have left care, and then work with Senior Managers, Elected Members and Heads of Services in the council etc to influence decisions, improve our care experiences and get our voices heard.

Why we exist?

CfCL is a platform given to young adults so that we can participate in decision making and discuss issues predominantly affecting care leavers, and children in care. We are a statutory group that represent the care leavers population in Bromley and we ensure that your needs are met by listening to you, improving services and constantly reviewing policies in place.

What being a member entails?

Fortnightly meetings with all members to plan and work on our priorities for the year, discuss pressing issues, have fun and socialize with everyone!
Independence, as well as support to create successful work.
Attending our annual training residential, that includes taking part in workshops, learning and socializing.
Presenting your ideas and concerns in meetings with Elected members, Senior Officers and Heads of Services within the council.
Influencing change and decisions for care leavers and those leaving care.
To take part in fun, regular social activities with peers.
Helping to deliver fun and important events for care leavers such as: The Celebration of Success, Various Residentials, Corporate Parenting Boards and much more.

Benefits of joining CfCL?

You can increase your personal and interpersonal skills, such as critical thinking and communication.
You can increase your skills to prepare you for education and employment such as presentation, project planning and confidence.
You can build great friendships with people that you can have fun and share experiences with.
You can have your voice heard and represent others just like you!
You can take part in opportunities to be in leadership roles and take part in paid activities.
Loads of chances to take part in fun social events.
Be a part of a supportive group.

CfCL’s Priorities for the year!

To support care leavers accessing Education & Training.
Better access to adult services for care leavers.

If you’d like to attend the group, please contact

The Active Involvement Youth Worker : Lorna Hammer

Tel: 0208 313 4871

Text: 0777 3233 686

Email: lorna.hammer@bromley.gov.uk

Get in touch

linkin@bromley.gov.uk