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For the past six years, this project, which has been running in Merton, Southwest London, has provided housing and skills support for individuals aged 18-25 years of age, who have either been in the care system or have refugee status. The programme empowers them to transition from supported to independent living and to help them flourish in society after leaving care.
The programme provides accommodation and customised support to help them learn essential skills they may not have learnt in their home life such as, promoting healthy eating, managing budgets, completing job and benefit applications, creating positive relationships, managing stress, personal hygiene and cleaning and maintaining their accommodation.
The supported accommodation is provided in a house with 5-6 other young adults going through the same transition, allowing them to build the skills and the confidence to embrace independent living when they are ready to move on to their own accommodation.
The programme emphasises the development of emotional stability and social responsibility, equipping young adults with the tools needed for a successful, positive, and independent future.
Deborah Johnson, Director of Business Development at Stef & Philips, said:
“I really want to say thank you for every single thing you’ve done for me. There are no words that can explain it. So, many things changed in my life after I moved to your property and met you guys. You have really supported me through a lot of things.”
The Stef & Philips' CEO added:
Stef & Philips has plans to expand the Leaving Care Programme to other boroughs in London, ensuring that more young adults have access to quality housing and the necessary support to pave the way for a successful future.
For more information about Stef & Philips and its services, please call 020 88828372.
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