To ensure that young people in kinship care have a safe and inclusive space to share their experiences, the Voice of the Child Apprentice Team, led by Jamie, has launched a Young Person Forum for children and young people aged 11–17 years old.

The forum will offer a non-judgemental environment where young people can express their feelings, connect with others in similar situations, and help shape support offered by Telford and Wrekin Council. Activities and events will be fun and designed around the interests of members. 

These forums will take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5pm - 7pm at Parklane Centre, Woodside, TF7 5QZ. 

If you would like to sign up please contact: yourvoicematters@telford.gov.uk

For more information please read our leaflet. 

The Next Chapter Mentors Programme is a volunteer-led initiative offering one-to-one mentoring for care-experienced young people in Telford & Wrekin. Mentors help with: 

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Developing life skills (e.g. budgeting, cooking, job applications)

• Setting life and career goals

• Exploring hobbies and community connections

To find out more or check eligibility, please contact Tig Poole, Volunteer Co-ordinator, at Tig.Poole@telford.gov.uk.