Building and maintaining relationships is important as you move into adulthood, and there is plenty of support available to help you. Your Personal Advisor (PA) can guide you on how to maintain connections with family, make new friends, and access services for your emotional wellbeing.
Reconnecting with family
If you’ve lost contact with family, especially as a separated migrant, the Red Cross Family Tracing Service can help you search for missing relatives. Please visit: Find missing family | Family Tracing | British Red Cross.
Council mentoring scheme
We offer a mentoring scheme where you can request a mentor – a council staff member who can guide you in accessing support and offer career advice. They’ll be someone to look up to, and you can meet for casual chats over coffee or hot chocolate. Think of them as a friendly face to support you!
If you’d like to request a mentor, please complete this form: Mentor Request Form.
For more information on the mentoring scheme, please contact our Virtual School at virtualschool@peterborough.gov.uk.
Care Leavers Hub
The Care Leavers Hub is a welcoming place where you can drop-in, meet other Care Leavers, and speak to the teams supporting you.
- Location: Chauffeur’s Cottage, St. Peters Road, Peterborough, PE1 1YX
- Opening times: we are usually open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Please check with the Leaving Care Team before travelling to the Hub, as opening times can change.
- Contact: Leaving Care Team – leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk or 07773 576469
Care Leavers WhatsApp community
We have a WhatsApp community to share updates and help Care Leavers connect. Within the community, there are different WhatsApp groups you can choose to join, for example:
- Staying Connected (general group)
- Together as Parents (care leavers who are parents)
- We are also interested in creating other groups - tell us what would be helpful
We also post the monthly Care Leavers' newsletter in the WhatsApp community.
How to join: If you are aged 18 to 25 and are one of our Care Leavers, you can request to join. Email leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk and we'll help you to join.
Local resources in Peterborough
Centre 33
Centre 33 offers free, confidential support for young people up to the age of 25. They cover mental health, housing and sexual health.
- Phone: 0333 4141 809
- Text/WhatsApp: 07514 783745
- Email: hello@centre33.org.uk
- Visit the Centre 33 Peterborough website
The Kite Trust
The Kite Trust supports LGBTQ+ young people through group sessions, one-to-one support, and events.
- Phone: 01223 369508
- Email: info@thekitetrust.org.uk
- Visit The Kite Trust website
- Join The Kite Trust using their online form
Peterborough City Council Participation Team
Our Peterborough Participation Team supports young people's voices and helps you to build connections through local initiatives.
Contact: participation@peterborough.gov.uk.
National resources
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
NYAS offers support if you need help with relationships involving authorities, housing, or other services.
Barnardo's
Barnardo's provides resources and programs for young people leaving care and building relationships.
Young Minds
Young Minds offers advice for young people struggling with mental health and relationships.
Additional support for building relationships
The King's Trust
The King's Trust offers mentorship and community projects to help you build personal and professional relationships.
Volunteering
A great way to meet people and make positive connections in your community. Visit the Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS) website.
Youth clubs and social groups
Join local clubs, sports groups, or social events to make new friends. Check community centres or local websites for details.
Contact your Personal Advisor
Your Personal Advisor is here to support you in accessing these resources and ensuring you feel connected and supported.
Contact the Leaving Care Team
Phone: 07773 576469
Email: leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk