Below you can find research, blogs and guides straight from those with lived experience.
A Care Leavers Survival Guide
Written by care leavers from across the country, this guide covers everyday essentials such as writing a CV, managing money, and paying bills, offering practical and relatable advice to help you navigate the transition into adulthood.
In this blog, we hear directly from Rhianna Brown, a care experienced intern at Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland (ADRC NI). She shares what the internship meant to her, what she learned along the way, and how the experience has influenced her journey moving forward.
Dr Zoe Baker, a care experienced researcher, has recently released an open-access literature review as part of the Care-Experienced Graduates' Decision-Making, Choices and Destinations Project.
Mohammed Rahman is a citizen social scientist. In this zine, Mohammed opens up about his life, through honest reflections and lived experience, he offers practical guidance for others navigating the transition from care to independence.