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Live Unlimited is focussed on helping Barnet's children in care and young care leavers through schemes aimed at reducing social isolation, improving mental health and wellbeing, teaching new skills, boosting employability, confidence and helping care leavers to find long lasting jobs they enjoy.
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Situation
Children who've spent time in care are statistically more likely to become unemployed, homeless, spend time in the criminal justice system, struggle with mental health and addiction and to feel more lonely and isolated than their peers. Covid has exacerbated their mental health issues further, reduced student learning and increased their social isolation. Their opportunities and access to employment, training and education have worsened since the pandemic, leaving many feeling lost and alone.
Solution
We want to create new opportunities for this vulnerable group of young people, making them feel valued and valuable. We'll do this by taking them on activity groups to connect with nature, learn skills, boost their confidence and make new friends. We'll give the older children and young people a chance to meet with people in a range of different jobs and industries they wouldn't usually meet. 17+ year olds will get the chance to gain their driving licence with our driving lessons scheme.
