Folkestone Fundraiser!
On Saturday 28th February, YLF were honoured to be the chosen charity for Damian Collins, MP, Community Walk! Damian set off on a 20 mile walk in Shepway from Dungeness … Continue reading »
We Are Recruiting!
Due to expansion of our advocacy service YLF are now recruiting for sessional advocates across Kent and Medway. We need advocates to support children and young people in care, in … Continue reading »
Children’s Council Meeting
An empowering opportunity for children in care to make decisions on issues that affect their lives – the Children in Care Council (CiCC) meeting on Wednesday 4th February was held for looked after children … Continue reading »
Seminar Success!
What a fantastic turn out of YLF volunteers at our annual Appropriate Adult Seminar last week! A presentation was given by YLF on the positive upcoming changes to the Appropriate Adult (AA) Service and … Continue reading »
Calling All Supporters…
YLF NEED YOU! Could you support YLF by joining Damian Collins Community Walk? We are calling all supporters keen to join Damian Collins, MP Folkestone & Hythe, on a community walk … Continue reading »
Fresh Start in Folkestone
YLF is delighted to launch a new mentoring programme for young people and families in need across the Folkestone and Shepway area. The mentoring programme uses local people to act … Continue reading »
Happy Christmas!
We would like to thank all of our staff, volunteers, supporters and friends for making a difference to the lives of many children this year. With best wishes for the … Continue reading »
Santa Spreads Smiles!
YLF had the pleasure of attending a Christmas family fun day on Sunday, bringing Santa along with them! Children from all over Kent came along to the Swattenden Centre with their … Continue reading »
All Aboard Santa’s Train
All aboard the Santa Express Steam Train! YLF had the pleasure of taking a group of young people aboard the ‘Santa Express’ to visit Santa at the weekend. Excitedly the … Continue reading »
Kent Police Award Ceremony
Kent Police’s East Kent Divisional Commander’s Award Ceremony was held at Canterbury Cathedral’s Lodge this week. YLF were delighted and incredibly proud to attend the ceremony to celebrate the hard … Continue reading »