City Mentoring Scheme Opens Doors for Former Foster Kids

City Council celebrates achievements of young people during Care Leavers Month

Milton Keynes City Council is celebrating National Care Leavers Month with events and activities supported by local partners.The City Council was rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for its work to help care leavers in December 2024, which includes providing a personal advisor, help finding a job and support to gain their own tenancy.Currently 499 care experienced young people between 18-24 years old are being helped by the City Council, which also em…

City mentoring scheme opens doors for former foster kids

Businesses in the City of London are being encouraged to join a new mentoring initiative for young people who have been in care. The City of London Corporation has launched Step Up Mentoring – A Square Mile Futures Programme, which will support around 150 young Londoners aged 16 to 30 by providing guidance, skills development, and professional networks. Costing around £300,000, the three-year programme focuses on those least likely to access qua…