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Do you have the skill, energy and enthusiasm to deliver Become’s services and programmes? We have two exciting roles available in our services team. Apply now 👉https://t.co/Z2kiqjaFDm At Become, we are always keen to receive applications from #CareExperienced people 👐

Today, we’re celebrating everyone who has kindly chosen to support us through their family trust. We’re so grateful for your commitment to supporting children in care and young care leavers and delighted that you’ve chosen to work with Become 💜 https://t.co/l4UMh22OTG

April is #CareExperiencedHistoryMonth, a month dedicated to celebrating and commemorating the lives of #CEP. Today, we want to amplify @lgbtyouthincare 🏳️‍🌈 LGBT Youth in Care is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ care experienced young people. 👉 https://t.co/OXwWmUy71E #CEHM

We’re calling on the government to #KeepCaringTo18 📣 Every child deserves care but new legislation will leave thousands of children without it. Join our campaign to show your support for children in care 👉 https://t.co/tSfgi4fZYT

👉 Important read about #CareExperienced students and higher education. If you are in or leaving care and need higher education support, you can call our Care Advice Line to speak to our friendly Higher and Further Education Specialist, Jade 🧑‍🎓 0800 023 2033 📲 https://t.co/CcgbAeTBDA

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Good news for care leavers: Shared Accommodation Rate exemption

The Shared Accommodation Rate exemption for care leavers will now be extended from age 22 to 25 in June 2021, instead of 2023 as previously planned. This was announced in the government’s 2021 Budget and we’re really pleased to see it.

Increasing diversity as we welcome new Trustees

We recently recruited new trustees to our Board with a focus on improving diversity. Whilst we didn’t get everything right, the process worked for us and resulted in some excellent new appointments and a far more diverse board.

Become responds to the government's action on unregulated accommodation

Become responds to the government's ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation and full response to the consultation.

Demanding to be heard – Why it’s vital that the review of children’s social care hears, not just listens, to those with care experience

Our Interim CEO, Victoria Langer reflects on the Care Review and her first month at Become.

Introducing The Halo Code

We are excited to announce that Become has adopted The Halo Code, the UK's first Black hair code.

Charity welcomes government’s 'expertise by experience’ focus in its once-in-a-generation review of the failing care system

– but warns not to forget young people leaving care

Get involved: Become announces new initiative supported by Children in Need

In partnership with Children in Need, we are looking for young care-experienced people aged 16-18 to help us develop a series of workshops on building and maintaining healthy relationships for other care experienced young people aged 13-18.

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