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Leaving Care: Culture, identity and your rights, voice and influence

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  1. Our commitment to you
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  3. Equality and diversity
  4. Care leaver's rights
  5. Family friends and important people
  6. You are here: Your identity and belonging
  7. Celebrating achievements
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Your identity and belonging

We want you to feel proud of your heritage, background, sexuality or gender identity.

We will support you to join groups, forums and safe spaces that help you feel included.

If you are LGBTQ+, we can link you with local and national support networks.

If you experience discrimination, we will take it seriously and make sure you are supported.

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