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Link-Up - Become

Become is the national charity working to improve the everyday lives and future life chances of children in care and young care leavers. Become provide advice and support, influence policy and practice, help guide the lives of young people in care and care leavers, enable them to achieve their education aspirations and train professionals who work with young people.

Link-Up

Link-Ups are for care-experienced young people aged 18 - 27

Link-Ups used to be a virtual hang out for care-experienced young people. Since then, we have developed this into Link-Up Reloaded: three in-person Link-Ups per year, for care-experienced young people aged 18 – 27, where care-experienced young people can come together to chat, develop a sense of community, and have fun together.

What to expect?

We play lots of games, get competitive with quizzes, debate various topics and sometimes cook or craft together. We have Link-Up Specials, too, which have included a Pancake Day special, ‘Elf Yourself’ Christmas games, a poetry workshop and more.
Our Link-Up Speakers’ Corners also welcome care-experienced speakers who share their life experiences and have an open discussion.
Once a month you will receive an update and survey for the upcoming Link Up which will inform plans for the next in-person Link Up and to help to decide the focus of the virtual Link-Up Special.

Who is this aimed at?

Care-experienced young people aged 18 - 27

When

3x per a year Link-Up Reloaded is hosted in person (December, April and July)

The Care Advice Line is open Monday to Friday

Where

Check our Instagram profile to see upcoming Link-Up details for in-person and virtual meet ups.

Become is a national charity, you can use the website to search for further support in your area.

Time

The Care Advice Line is open from 10am to 5pm

Cost

This is a free service

How to get involved

Please complete our sign-up form if you are aged 18 – 27 and want to meet other care-experienced young people like you at our Link-Up, please Visit the Link-Up page on the Become website

Once a month you will receive an update and survey for the upcoming Link Up which will inform plans for the next in-person Link Up and to help to decide the focus of the virtual Link-Up Special.