Leaving Care Group

The Leaving Care Group in Sedgemoor is a joint undertaking between Somerset Social Services in partnership with Somerset Count Youth Service - Sedgemoor Area Youth Work Team

Aim:

To provide regular "safe space" for those in or leaving care; providing opportunities for social interaction, skill development, peer support and sharing of individual experiences within a fun and informal environment.

Objectives:

Through involvement in the programme participants will:

• Learn
• Take part in new activities
• Participate in informal educational opportunities
• Achieve and have the opportunitiy to have those achievements recognised
• Take part in personal development opportunities
• Develop new skills (particularly in lifeskills and independant living)
• Work with issues around being in and leaving care
• Build positive coping strategies
• Have Fun!

Methods:

• one to one
• Small group work
• Trips and activities
• Practical skill based sessions
• discussions
• Peer led activities
• Youth Achievement Awards
• Involvement in planning sessions
• Consultation

Referals to join the group are currently through Social Services Leaving Care Team

If you are interested in joining the group speak to your Leaving Care Worker or for more information on the programme you can speak to Robin (see the contact information in the top right corner)