Milton Keynes City Council is recognising and celebrating the achievements of children in care during its Corporate Parenting Week.
Currently, the City Council is a legal ‘corporate parent’ to 502 children and young people whose challenging home circumstances mean they need extra support.
Throughout this week, Milton Keynes City Council is running activities and events for those young people, including a coaching session at MK Dons and a trip to Gulliver’s Land - the venue for this year’s True Triumph event, which celebrated local children in care and their carers.
“This week is about celebrating our young people and everything they have achieved. I’d also like to thank the many wonderful carers who provide loving homes and support.
As a local employer, we have several ring-fenced positions for care experienced young people and we’re looking for other organisations to do the same. We want to ensure that children in care are fully supported into adulthood and have real opportunities to succeed.”
- Councillor Joe Hearnshaw, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
The City Council is asking local organisations to come forward if they can help to support young people in care. This may take the form of apprenticeship schemes or guaranteed interviews for any care leavers. Please contact Richard Lee for more information.
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