The Voice of Adopted Young People in Wales

Anne-Marie Carney Ruth Letten Young People

The bigger picture

Anne-Marie Carney Lead Service Manager Wales & Lead for TALKadoption

TALKadoption Wales
Ruth Letten (After Adoption Youth Worker)

Listening to us
Young People, TALKadoption Wales

Aspiration ALL adopted children and young people

Programme approach

Outcomes focused
England - London, North East, West Midlands

and

Wales - CIN South and West Wales and

Wales
What do we do?
We support 11-18 year old young people by providing a safe, supportive environment where, if they choose, they can explore and express their feelings; speak about their experiences with others who share a similar background.

How do we do it?

Listen Respond through young person led creative workshops such as theatre, music, art and regular group meetings Support young people to actively participate in consultations (such as the recent Welsh Assembly Adoption Inquiry and Social Services Consultation Bill) Keep checking back and listening and having fun!

Why do we do it?
different and Young people have expressed feeling isolated, bullied within school

skills

To increase self esteem, confidence, social and life

To raise awareness with schools and other professionals

To make a difference

But dont take our word for it!

Thank you!
Martin Jennie Hannah Hatty James Charlotte Joshua

Get involved!
Contact Ruth Letten on: 01267 231287 07807 703060 ruthletten@afteradoption.org.uk www.afteradoption.org.uk/talkadoption