YOUR TEEN'S WORLD
YOUR TEEN’S WORLD
FACTS AFFECTING TEENS
When young people exit foster care, they also leave their
foster parents and make an attempt to live independently
as young adults. They experience little or no support
during the transition. Wesley Take Charge of Your Life,
a joint project between Wesley Mission and The Rotary
Club of Sydney, will target up to 100 young people
across Sydney by providing a range of support and
counselling services as they move from foster care to
independent living.
The project will offer young people a package of support
options, individually tailored to their unique situation,
location and level of need. The package will include
mentoring, education and training, and development of
life skills.
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Research on the outcomes and experiences of young
people in Australia leaving out of home care reveal...
Leaving foster care
Support for young people
leaving foster care
Cut the Apron Strings
Sisters Suzanne James and Catherine Edman between them have five adult children. Having
experienced the rollercoaster ride of their children becoming adults, the sisters decided to share
their experiences. As they say, ‘Becoming an independent adult is all about putting together a
whole lot of life skills.’ It is these skills you will find in their book Cut the Apron Strings.
So, what advice do the sisters have for parents whose children are about to leave home?
1. Listen – communication is vital. Remember it’s their future your children are planning, not [