Leaving care (Local Offer for Care Leavers)
Positive activities
We know that doing things that interested you, trying new things and feeling good at a special talent can make you feel happier and more confident.
That's why we want to offer different ways to support you to do positive activities. Our help includes:
Care leavers' celebration event
Our Care Leavers Celebration Event is the highlight of our calendar. It gives us the opportunity to see so many of you all in the same place. You are welcome to bring along a plus one (friend, family member, personal adviser, foster carer) to enjoy a 3 course meal. Our 2023 event had a raffle with prizes ranging from Greggs gift vouchers, to airfryers and the room was full. Get in touch with your personal adviser for more information on signing up.
Events and activities
Recent activities at the MarketPlace have included informal drop-ins, pizza and pamper night, movie night, Sunday lunches and themed groups.
Care Leavers' Council
The Care Leavers Council meets once a month. It is for young people aged 16 years and over who want to make changes and improve services for care leavers in South Tyneside. Please contact your personal advisor (PA) or a member of the Participation Team if this is something you are interested in and would like to know more about.
Celebration events
We are really proud of everything our young people achieve and we want to take opportunities to remind you of this on a regular basis. We also think it is important to mark successes and achievements in a more formal way. Celebration events can vary, from private and low-key, to a bigger celebration event. Each November we host a Celebration Event for care leavers and their 'plus 1s' - ask your Personal Adviser for more details.
Annual Lake District Residential Trip
Each summer we head off to Thurston Outdoor Education Centre in the Lake District for a residential trip. The trip is usually held in August, from Friday to Sunday, and includes activities like ghyl scrambling, canoeing, abseiling, and paddle-boarding. Ask your Personal Adviser for more details.
Financial support
There is a range of financial support to help you to take part in positive activities.