Life hacks

Check here for practical advice and tips, great recipes for using on a budget and life experiences from other young people leaving care.

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Advice from others: Mental health

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An open letter to my foster carer

I can slag it off all I want, but coming into care really was the best thing for me – it saved me.
Chloe, 19

Latest Life Hacks

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Sausage & Bean Casserole

Apply to be on the Children’s Commissioner’s Care Experienced Advisory Board

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Tree biscuits

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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Homemade Pop T*rts

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Chickpea, carrot & coriander falafels

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Biscoff crumble key lime pie

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Caribbean style chilli

Quick and delicious budget recipes: Frying-Pan-Pizza

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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Creamy mustard chicken and winter veg

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