Social Workers Get Schooled
A daunting experience for anyone, standing in front of over 50 second year Student Social Workers giving a lecture on the importance of listening to children and young people. But … Continue reading »
No April Fools!
YLF launches six new services across Kent today – 1st April 2015!! We are delighted to be working in partnership with Kent County Council in delivering the Rights, Representation and … Continue reading »
National Awareness #CSE
YLF supports National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day 2015 #CSEDay15 We pledge to be aware and fully support all efforts to prevent more children from being harmed, exploited and trafficked! … Continue reading »
Overnight at Arethusa
14 young people from YLF’s mentoring programmes came together for the first time at the weekend for an action packed time at the Arethusa Activity Centre in Upnor. Young people … Continue reading »
ASDAN Achievements!
Three young people at YLF have achieved an ASDAN Short Course Award! A first for YLF! A presentation evening was held to celebrate this success and two of the young … Continue reading »
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 »