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About us
Championing Change for Care Experienced Children & Young People in Wales
​"empowering futures, breaking cycles"
Care Leavers Cymru is dedicated to supporting children and young people in care or who have transitioned out of the care system in Wales. We strive to empower them by providing essential resources, guidance, and a community that understands their unique experiences. Our mission is to ensure that every care leaver has the opportunity to thrive, gain independence, and build a successful future. Together, we work towards creating a brighter tomorrow for all children and young people in care or care experienced in Wales.
MISSION
Care Leavers Cymru is dedicated to empowering care-experienced children, young people across Wales.
Our mission is to provide advocacy, resources, trauma-informed and trauma-responsive support to ensure, when the time comes every young person leaving care has the stability, opportunities, and sense of belonging they deserve.
We work to influence policy, improve services, and create meaningful change that reduces the number of care-experienced individuals entering the criminal justice system.
VISION
Our vision is a future where care-experienced children and young people in Wales are not just supported but celebrated, where their voices shape policy, and where they have access to the same opportunities as their peers.
We strive for a society where no young person leaving care feels alone, where services are not only trauma-informed they are trauma-responsive and where care experienced children and young people can thrive, free from stigma and barriers.
VALUES
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Empowerment – We believe in amplifying the voices of care-experienced children and young people and ensuring they have control over their own futures.
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Equity – Every child and young person deserves the same opportunities and support, regardless of their background or circumstances.
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Compassion – We lead with empathy, understanding the impact of trauma and working to create safe, supportive spaces.
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Collaboration – We work alongside children, young people, professionals, and communities to drive systemic change.
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Accountability – We are committed to transparency and holding systems to the highest standard to improve outcomes for care experienced children and young people.
What We Do
Consultancy
We work closely with organisations to assess their practices, policies, and environments, helping them become more attuned to the needs of children in care and care leavers. Through our expertise, we guide teams in implementing trauma-informed approaches tailored to their unique challenges.
Training
Our bespoke training programs equip professionals, foster carers, educators, social workers, youth workers, and criminal justice staff, with the skills and understanding needed to support care-experienced young people. Training topics include attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, and strategies for reducing exclusions and building resilience.
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Toolkit
​We develop practical, user-friendly resources designed to help organisations navigate the complexities of care and custody environments. Our toolkits provide actionable insights and guidance, supporting organisations in creating safe, supportive, and nurturing spaces for children and young people.
Who We Support
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Children and young people in care.
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Care experienced children and young people in education.
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Care experienced young people in custody settings.
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Care-experienced young people transitioning into independent living.
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Teams seeking to integrate trauma-informed approaches into their practices when supporting care experienced children and young people .​​
Our Approach
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At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to a trauma-informed perspective. We recognise the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences, attachment challenges, and systemic barriers on young people.
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Our work emphasises:
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Building trust and emotional security.
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Promoting healing and resilience.
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Supporting identity and reducing stigma.
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Equipping organisations with sustainable, practical strategies.
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Why Choose us?
Lived Experience
As a team with personal and professional experience in the care and criminal justice system, we bring authentic insights into the challenges children in care and care-experienced young people face.
Tailored Solutions
We customise every service to fit the unique needs of your organisation, ensuring meaningful, lasting impact.
Proven Expertise
With over 33 years of experience in care and custody settings, our team has a track record of making a positive difference.