In Their Own Words: Dive into Our Executive Summary
We’re incredibly proud to share the Executive Summary of our latest “In Their Own Words” reports!
This document offers a concise yet powerful overview of the realities faced by care-experienced individuals in 2024, spotlighting their experiences across five crucial areas.
In Their Own Words Executive Summary
“This is such a powerful collection of reports and paints a clear picture of the realities of what life is like in 2024 for care experienced individuals. It also demonstrates the power and potential in co-producing solutions, with care experienced young people. I’d like to thank everybody who took part in the survey and in the process of co-producing the survey, event and report.” – Hannah McCowen, NLCBF National Manager
View Full Reports
- Cost of living Report
- Mental Health and Health
- Communities of Support
- Safe and Affordable Homes
- Support after 21 & 25 Years of Age
Top Tips Videos
After collecting Top Tips through the In Their Own Words survey, YPBMF Champions and Legends used these to create 5 short videos. These are designed to be shared with young people as words of encouragement and advice from other care experienced individuals around each of the 5 key themes.
What Will You Do in Response?
We want to know what you will pledge to do after hearing our key messages to share back with the care experienced individuals involved in In Their Own Words. Please provide feedback and pledges, after reading the reports, by completing this anonymous short survey.
More In Their Own Words
After diving into our reports, explore the voices behind the insights with our “In Their Own Words” videos, which can be found in the Young People’s Hub. Hear directly from care experienced young people as they share their stories and perspectives on the key themes. Get an even deeper understanding of the challenges, and solutions shaping their futures locally and nationally.
Find out more about our upcoming event, happening this July – In Their Own Words Event 2025!