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News and real stories from young care experienced people

Every young person deserves the chance to build a happy, independent life.

Our Next Chapter profiles show how young people across the UK are finding stability, confidence, and a sense of belonging through Shared Lives.

Each story is unique — demonstrating how the right support, at the right time, can help someone move forward, make their own choices, and feel truly at home.

Explore their journeys and see what life after care can look like when it’s built on trust, community, and Shared Lives.

New BASW podcast explores how Shared Lives helps end the leaving care 'cliff edge'

Two years of the Young People Leaving Care programme: a personal reflection

New impact report: How Shared Lives is transforming support for young people leaving care

Shared Lives for Young People Leaving Care programme update – July 2026

Shared Lives for Young People Leaving Care programme update - June 2026

Shared Lives ambassador Vicky wins national Learning Disabilities & Autism Award

When Daniel turned 18, Shared Lives meant he didn’t have to start over

Supporting a young person into adulthood

Shared Lives ambassador Vicky shortlisted for national Learning Disabilities & Autism Award

Shared Lives ambassador Gracie wins national Frontline Award

Gracie and Katie shortlisted for national Frontline Awards as Shared Lives programme recognised for innovation

Care Experienced History month: exploring the next chapter for young people leaving care

Care leavers programme update - March 2026

New report makes strong case for Shared Lives as a life-changing option for young care experienced people in England

Essex Shared Lives scheme host CQC Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care

Celebrating young care experienced people – Care Day 2026

“Growing up doesn’t mean losing support”: How Shared Lives Calderdale helps young people leaving care

New Next Chapter profile: Andrew’s journey from residential care to a Shared Lives home

Real-life support through Shared Lives: Andrew’s story at PSS Norfolk & Suffolk

Youth Mental Health Day 2025: Share Support

Freedom, family and fun – care leavers share their Shared Lives stories on film

Local learning and success for young people leaving children’s care in Bury

Care leavers spotlight - Persona Bury

Introducing Mary Stokes – Project officer, leaving care programme

Chief Social Worker: "If you are an authority or a social worker or personal adviser who doesn’t know about Shared Lives, you are missing a trick.”

Kyle's next chapter: building confidence, skills and independence with Shared Lives

Update on the Care Leavers Programme – April 2025

Care Leavers Programme team meet with Isabelle Trowler

Celebrating care leavers’ achievements

October news and updates from the Care Leavers Programme

Shared Lives Plus supports National Care Leavers Week: “All of Us, We are One”