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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »