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A voice for teenagers in care and care leavers, a place to share your stories, experiences and achievements and find useful life hacks
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Being care experienced does not just stop at 25, so why should the support stop at 25?

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Latest projects

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Free and supportive resources from the Unite Foundation’s All of Us Community
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The IMO podcast, series 4 episode 5, Annie Gibbs’s story
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The IMO Podcast, series 4 episode 4: Luke’s story
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The Realness: A powerful musical performed by care leavers at The Big House 
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IMO Christmas Competition 2023
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Guide for Our Loved Ones” live: (Estranged & Care Experienced students)
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My life saving dog – Mei and Koda  
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Poem: Foster Care System – Louise  
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The Guarantor Scheme: giving care leavers the opportunity to rent privately
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Latest life hacks

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Free and supportive resources from the Unite Foundation’s All of Us Community
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Life hacks
Voting in the General Election: everything you need to know 
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How social media affects our self- perceptions
Life hacks
Top tips for care experienced young people
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Guide for Our Loved Ones” live: (Estranged & Care Experienced students)
Other opportunities
Coram voice writing competition
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Living with depression – Benita, Care Leaver 
Positive outcomes
What should government do to make children and young people’s lives better? 
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Were you in care growing up? You know there’s support out there… right?
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Tree biscuits
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Homemade Pop T*rts
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Chickpea, carrot & coriander falafels
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Biscoff crumble key lime pie
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Caribbean style chilli
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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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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Piña colada bread
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Quick and delicious budget recipes: Carrot, cumin and kidney bean burgers
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