Care experienced young people - Camden Rise
Care experienced young people
If you’re a young person with a social worker, a Camden child who is looked after or a care experienced young person this section is for you.
Here you can find services, support, activities and opportunities or ways to get involved in your community.
Camden’s children looked after and care leavers service
This service is responsible for providing social work support to children and young people who are looked after by Camden Council and care leavers up to the age of 25. If you were looked after by Camden Council for more than 13 weeks since your 14th birthday and ending after your 16th birthday, you will be entitled to a leaving care service once you reach your 18th birthday.
Pocket PA app
Pocket PA is your easy-to-use way to find:
- Information and advice
- Helpful organisations
- Education, training and employment opportunities
- Events and activities
- Discounts and offers.
Download the app
- Apple App Store (for iPhones)
- Google Play Store (for Android phones)
- Download a flyer about the Pocket PA app
- View a web-based version of the app
Education, training and employment
Unlock Your Future with Full Potential Camden - for care experienced young people aged 17 to 25
Are you ready to take the next step in your journey? Whether you're looking for a job, training, or just figuring out your goals — we’re here to help.
Full Potential Camden is a brand-new programme just for care experienced young people in Camden, aged 17 to 25. We’ll help you explore your career goals and support you every step of the way.
What you’ll get
- One-to-one support from a friendly Employment and Training Advisor
- Help building confidence and setting goals
- Access to wellbeing support and mentoring
- Training to boost your employability
- Work experience, apprenticeships, and job opportunities.
Find out more
Send us an email at [email protected] or call 020 7974 8778. One of our advisors will get in touch to help you get started.
Look after YOU
Young Inspectors
Young Inspectors are young people with lived experience of services who review how these services are delivered and make recommendations for improvement and future development.
Each year, Young Inspectors research the views of children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on a chosen aspect of Camden’s services and how we work with partner agencies.
This year’s team of seven Young Inspectors, aged 16 to 22, were recruited across Camden schools, special educational needs (SEN) networks, participation groups and through social workers. Their chosen topic was 'Ensuring Meaningful Participation in Education, Health and Care Plans'.
Archive of past Young Inspectors' Reports
- Young Inspectors' Report 2024 - Virtual School for Children Looked After and Previously Looked After Children
- Young Inspectors' Report 2023 - My meetings: children and families' experiences of social care meetings
- Young Inspectors' Report 2022 - Unlocking the potential of family networks: report on kinship care services
- Young Inspectors' Report 2021 - Young People's Pathway
- Young Inspectors' Report 2020 - Support services for children, young people and care experienced young people during COVID-19 and lockdown.
If you have any questions about the Young Inspectors, please email [email protected].