24th September 2024 • My Family Our Needs

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) is launching an innovative project to understand and improve the transition process for young people moving from children’s social care to adult social care in England and wants to hear from YOU.

The project, running throughout October and led by Sarah Holmes, will gather insights from local authorities, care professionals and individuals with lived experience.

Young people moving from children’s to adult social care are a significant but often overlooked group with unique needs, hence the project’s exploration into this area.

The primary goal is to identify the information, resources and processes that contribute to a smooth and supportive transition.

Key outcomes will include:

  • A review of resources and information available across England
  • Collection of best practice examples, interviews and case studies from local authorities
  • Personal stories and lived experiences from young people who have undergone the transition
  • Co-production of an online survey to gather further insights
  • A final report detailing the findings

How to get involved

TLAP invites contributions from both professionals in local authorities and individuals with lived experience of the transition process.

  • Local authorities: TLAP is calling on local authorities to share examples of their practices, processes and case studies that support young people during their transition. Local authorities can participate in one-on-one video calls or provide written submissions through this form by midday on Friday 27th September.
  • Individuals with lived experience: People who have recently transitioned or are currently transitioning are encouraged to share their stories through online workshops, one-on-one video calls or written submissions through this form by midday on Friday 27th September. Those who participate in workshops or interviews will be compensated at £21.63 per hour.

Provisional online workshop dates:

  • Monday 14th October, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 23rd October, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Thursday 24th October, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

By bringing together a wide range of voices, this project seeks to enhance the experience of young people transitioning to adult social care, giving them the tools and support they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Sarah Holmes at sarah.holmes@tlap.org.uk or visit the website.