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Study of Three Local House Projects reveals key to success for care leavers
10th November 2022
Staf (Scottish Throughcare & Aftercare Forum) are delighted to share their study of three Local House Projects in Scotland. Coproduced by those with lived experience of care, the study highlights the benefits of The National House Project model not only to the lives of care leavers but also to the staff who support them and the wider community.
Project Launch in Bury, Rochdale & Oldham
21st October 2022
The launch of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham House Project on 10th October was an exciting event. It was held at Rochdale Youth Centre and saw young people, PAs, Social Workers and other colleagues joining together to celebrate the House Project beginning in the area. Alex Chaloner, a young person from Rochdale, welcomed attendees to the event stating, “after many months of planning and preparing, interviews and much more, we are thrilled to have you here… let’s continue to change the narrative for young people”.
Project Launch in Tameside & Stockport
18th October 2022
A new scheme has been launched in Tameside to enable young care leavers to turn a house into a home and develop the skills they need to live independently. ‘The House Project’ is a life-changing nationwide initiative that brings together groups of young care leavers, to support them in developing life skills from property maintenance to cooking and financial management and provides them with a property to renovate – which then becomes their home.
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CLNM Conference 2025: Interdependence in Action
The Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM) Conference 2025 brought together young people, Local House Projects (LHPs), staff and partners from across the country for a day of inspiration, connection and learning. This year’s theme, 'Interdependence', shaped every part of the event, highlighting the importance of support, collaboration and strong relationships in helping care-experienced young people thrive.
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