When Michael’s* relationship with his mother broke down a few weeks before his 18th birthday, he was taken into local authority care. But because he turned 18 after just four weeks in care, he had to leave his foster home and wasn’t entitled to any after-care services or support. Click here to read the YPSF case study.
When 21 year old mum Katie* was introduced to the Young People’s Support Foundation (YPSF) she had already been through a difficult relationship breakdown with her partner. They had lost a joint tenancy and Katie was forced to sofa-surf, moving between friend’s houses. Katie’s chaotic housing situation meant her ex-partner had been awarded temporary residence of their daughter as he was able to stay with his family. Read the full YPSF case study here.
Al Kent on the House of Disco website
Here’s an interview we did with Al Kent for the excellent House of Disco website.
Kate Macdonald has been announced as the new chief executive of the Young People’s Support Foundation (YPSF). Continue reading
Meantime's July newsletter
Why beautiful isn’t always best when it comes to IT, and the first in a series of ‘A Day In The Life’ of the Meantime time. Click on the image for Meantime’s latest newsletter.