Tag Archives: Care leavers

Croydon follows Brighton and Medway with care-leavers’ app

Posted on February 1, 2025 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council has released a care leavers app to support what they now term as “care-experienced young people” – care leavers – who are taking their first steps towards independent living. The council claims that Croydon Cares “has been co-designed … Continue reading →

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Care leavers given short notice of council’s work scheme

Posted on December 23, 2024 by insidecroydon

A two-month paid internship scheme in Croydon’s housing contact centre sounds great, but applications are online only and all the borough’s public libraries – with free internet access – are closed until after Christmas Who would want to work in … Continue reading →

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