City council celebrates National Care Leavers Month in Milton Keynes

The City Council was rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for its work to help care leavers in December 2024. The work includes providing a personal advisor, help finding a job and support to gain their own tenancy.

Currently 499 young people between 18-24 years old, that have been in care, are being helped by the City Council. Two care experienced young people are also employed within Children's Services in the council.

The City Council guarantees an interview for any young person with care experience and is encouraging other local organisations to do the same by contacting Katie Connolly. This works towards creating equal opportunities for young people who have been in care, as many face additional barriers to success.

To mark National Care Leavers Month, the council will lead a range of events including a football tournament, a wellbeing walk and a party at Bistro Live to celebrate young people’s achievements.

Councillor Joe Hearnshaw, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: “Our children in care are so full of potential and deserve the same opportunities as any other young people.

“This month, we are recognising their achievements and celebrating this exciting stage in their lives.

“We will continue to develop the support we provide and are proud to employ care experienced young people within the city council.”

Further information on the support available for young people leaving care, can be found on the city council’s care leavers support page.