Become
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Become is the national charity for care-experienced children and young people. We put young people at the heart of everything we do, helping them be powerful agents of change in their own lives, the care system and society. We help them understand their rights and entitlements so they can get the support they need now, develop their skills, access education, and overcome challenges they face. We amplify young people’s voices and empower them to speak out and campaign for change, so that the care system works better for all children and young people, now and into the future.
Propel into Education
Propel into Education is our service for care-experienced young people up to the age of 27, wanting to access further or higher education. The team provide help, support and advice so that you can unleash your potential and take control of your life. There’s loads of support available to help you achieve great things.
Our specialist Advice & Support Officer for FE & HE provides free 1:1 advice and ongoing support with accessing and navigating further and higher education.
On our Propel web pages you’ll find information about the support that’s available to care leavers at colleges and universities throughout the UK, plus advice on funding and applications, and inspiring stories from other care-experienced students.
To find out more call our Care Advice Line on 0800 023 2033 or email
Other free services we offer
Care Advice Line
Our Care Advice team will help you understand and access your full rights and entitlements, assist you through tough times, and listen when you just need to talk. Open 10:00-17:00 Monday – Friday. Call: 0800 023 2033 or WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982
Propel yourself into work
Thinking about jobs and apprenticeships? Our team can help with things like searching for opportunities, creating or tailoring a CV/cover letter, applying for jobs and apprenticeships, or preparing for an interview.
Reach your goals with coaching
You decide what you want to talk about, what help you need, and what your goals are. Our dedicated coach will listen to you, create a simple step-by-step plan, and help you move forward. Free for care-experienced young people aged 16-27.
Link-Up with other care-experienced young people
Link-Up Reloaded: three in-person Link-Ups per year, for care-experienced young people aged 18 – 27. Care-experienced young people can come together to chat, develop a sense of community, and have fun together.
Change the system with us
Sign up to join other care-experienced young people as we campaign for change, and get involved in ways that suit you.
