Leaving care (Local Offer for Care Leavers)

We want you to feel proud of your own identity and accept who you are.

We understand this is not always easy and we want you to feel supported:

• LGBTQ+ support group
  We are developing an LGBTQ+ support group, co-produced and ran by other care-experienced young people, who identify as LGBTQ+. This will provide a safe place to make friends, get support, have fun, and help other LGBTQ+ care leavers. For more information or if you want to get involved, get in touch with your PA or email participation@southtyneside.gov.uk.
• LGBTQ+ Youth in Care Network
  We have joined the LGBTQ+ Youth in Care Network. This means we strive to make our services fully inclusive, and "believe all children and young people who identify as LGBTQ+ should be able to access the same care and resources as everyone else, in a safe way without prejudice or feelings of rejection." You can join the network yourself.
• Humankind: LGBTQ+ North East
  LGBT+ North East are the local LGBTQ+ support service offering friendly and practical support such as: one-to-one support sessions, sexual health guidance, fun activities, support accessing clinical gender identity services and more.
• National LGBTQ+ services
  Here is a list of national services available online: LGBTQ+ Youth in Care: Links to resources.