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#RealStoriesOfCare

Growing up in care is different for everyone.

There is no one experience. We are young people with our own hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

Care is where we’ve been, not who we are, or who we can be.  People often have preconceptions about growing up in care but through our stories about the past, today and the future, we hope to change that. We think that they’ll surprise you, inspire you, and help you see that there’s so much more to us than you may think.

Discover #RealStoriesOfCare and find out what it’s really like – or visit our explore section.

Aaron, on of our Story of Care Ambassadors, shares his experiences through spoken word. Watch the video now. Read more

Aaron's spoken word

Read Eleanor and George's story - the love story of two Foundling pupils. Read more

Love at the Foundling Hospital

Our Story of Care Ambassador, Jake, reflects on the LGBTQIA+ experience for care experienced young people in the first part of his series. Read more

Jake's story

Mary was a Foundling pupil who became a teacher at the Hospital. Read her story now. Read more

Mary's story

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