This campaign has now closed
Every child needs stability, support, and love. But far too many children in care and care-experienced young people are being failed by our care system. You can help a young person to get the help they need now and empower them to bring about change in their own lives, the care system and society.
Categories
Beneficiaries
Situation
There are record numbers of children in care - over 107,000 in the UK - and not enough homes. Children are being moved far away, forced to change schools, and are separated from siblings. Too many are then expected to leave care before they feel ready, often on their 18th birthday. After a sudden drop in support, many are left to fall into debt, unemployment, and homelessness. Feeling alone is all too common for care-experienced children and young people, especially at Christmas.
Solution
Become is the national charity dedicated to care-experienced children and young people. We’ll be here for 13-year-old Daisy struggling with her mental health knowing she has to move again, and Jayden who’s terrified about having to live independently when he turns 18. We’ll support Yasmin to university, and Adam into meaningful employment, and bring them together to build community and campaign for change. We’ll listen to every single child and young person who calls us for help, and we’ll care.
