Charlotte Picton-Jenkins says the Staying Close scheme helped her achieve her goals.
"They take me out for food or a catch-up to ensure everything's OK. The people around me have definitely influenced my success and my drive," she said."Before I knew Staying Close was a thing, it was very scary. They allowed me to have financial guidance and advice," she said.Ms Picton-Jenkins' social worker Clinton Friend said he leapt at the chance to be involved in the programme.
"Many care leavers don't have the support networks needed to help them thrive. A lot report being lonely and isolated, and their mental health isn't great," he said David Johnston, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, said: "Our aim with this programme is to see it cover the whole country.
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