Can I take part?
You can take part in Lifelong Links if you are leaving care or a care experienced young adult aged 18-25.
If you're interested in signing up, you can refer yourself to Lifelong Links or WhatsApp the team on 07815 021847.
What happens next?
We'll assign you a Lifelong Links Coordinator who will:
1. Help you explore your family history using timelines and family trees to identify who you want to reconnect with.
2. Support you in strengthening your relationships and organising meet ups with your chosen people, whether at 'family celebrations' or smaller, individual gatherings.
3. Develop a Lifelong Links Plan to outline the support your network offers. Your coordinator will regularly review this plan with you and your network.
4. Create a Journey Book for you containing your plan, photos, messages, and important details about your life.
Our coordinators are independent and don't make decisions about your future.
You can always work at a pace which suits you; there's no pressure to continue with the programme if you don't want to.
Care leaver support groups
Lifelong Links support groups give you the chance to meet other people in similar situations. You can bring along your PA for support and chat to a Lifelong Links coordinator over a slice of cake and a hot drink. You don't need to be signed up to Lifelong Links to attend.
Find upcoming sessions in:
Hemel Hempstead
Location
Liberty Tea Rooms
12 Bank Court
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1BS.
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When?
Tuesday 7 May, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 21 May, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 4 June, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 18 June, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 2 July, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 16 July, 10am - 12pm
Find out more by email lifelonglinks@hertfordshire.gov.uk or WhatsApp 07815 021847.
Stevenage
Location
Ralphie and Poppy's
2 Popple Way
Stevenage
SG1 3TG.
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When?
Wednesday 15 May, 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 29 May, 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 12 June, 12.15pm - 2pm
Wednesday 26 June, 12.15pm - 2pm
Wednesday 10 July, 12.15pm - 2pm
Find out more by email lifelonglinks@hertfordshire.gov.uk or WhatsApp 07815 021847.