Care Leavers' Association

Sheffield Hallam University are looking for a care experienced person to to raise the aspirations of Looked After young people and Care Leavers in the region. If you are interested in applying for this job follow the link.

This year the National Gathering will be held in Manchester on Saturday 19th November at 2pm. The meeting will be held at Manchester Friends Meeting House.

During the afternoon you will get an update about the progress the CLA has made over the last year and look foward to our up and coming work. There will be a chance to attend some engaging workshops. And we will hold our AGM, where if you are a CLA member you can vote on governance decisions. Throughout the afternoon you will also get the chance to meet and socialise with other care leavers.

The event will be attended by Lisa Nandy MP who is the vice chair of the All Party Parliamentary Committee on Looked After Children and Care Leavers.

More details to follow.

The CLA has just put up a page with links to a wide range of YouTube videos about growing up in care, leaving care and what happens afterwards. You can access the video links by going to the 'Leaving Care' section of our website or by clicking this link: Youtube videos.

Next South East Network Meeting will be held in Brighton on10th August Brighthelm Community Centre North Road Brighton BN1 1YD 6:30 - 9:30pm (refreshments will be provided between 6.30pm and 7pm, with the meeting proper starting at 7pm finishing just before 9.30pm)