Our Roots

Roots is more than a place or a service for young people in care and care leavers – it’s a family where everyone looks out for each other, and everyone is welcome!

Want to hear more about what young people think of Roots? Here’s what we have to say…

Jack

Hi, I’m Jack and I’ve been coming to Roots for 13 years.

What I enjoy most about coming to Roots is…
Everything!

Roots has helped me in my life by…
helping me with everything!

What I would say to someone thinking about coming to Roots is…
Don’t be shy!

Tell us what the best thing is about Roots…
The experience!

I love Roots because everyone is more like family than friends.”

Tia

Hi, my name is Tia and I’ve been coming to Roots for two years.

What I enjoy most about coming to Roots is…
I enjoy coming here as it gives me a chance to see my friends.

Roots has helped me in my life by…
I like that you can come along and get help here – I get help with my schoolwork when I need it.

What I would say to someone thinking about coming to Roots is…
That people here will help you with things!

Tell us what the best thing is about Roots…
Me!

Roots has helped me build my independence… I now have a future, I have a role and I’m going to fulfil that role.”

Aaron

Hi, my name is Aaron and I’ve been coming to Roots for two years.

What I enjoy most about coming to Roots is…
socialising with friends and the opportunities to learn and have fun given by the staff and guests who attend.

Roots has helped me in my life by…
giving me confidence and showing me what opportunities are accessible to me.

What I would say to someone thinking about coming to Roots is…
the friendly and inviting staff and atmosphere at the centre!

Tell us what the best thing is about Roots…
Everyone gets along and treats each other like family. We love to go on trips in the holidays and have fun drop-in sessions in the week.

It means a lot to know that you have people you can talk to. I look forward to coming here – it’s a great place to be!”

Caitlin

Hi, my name is Caitlin and I’ve been coming to Roots for one and a half years.

What I enjoy most about coming to Roots is…
being able to have a chat, having the support groups and being able to live in my flat through the Transition to independent living programme.

Roots has helped me in my life by…
helping me to understand lots of things about living independently, and I know they’re there if I need anything.

What I would say to someone thinking about coming to Roots is…
the staff are lovely, and you don’t feel like an outsider because you know other people are in the same boat.

Tell us what the best thing is about Roots…
living in the flat.

Rokayah

Hi, my name is Rokayah and I’ve been coming to Roots for one year.

What I enjoy most about coming to Roots is…
being able to have a chat, having the support groups and being able to live in my flat through the Transition to independent living programme.

Roots has helped me in my life by…
helping me to understand lots of things about living independently, and I know they’re there if I need anything.

What I would say to someone thinking about coming to Roots is…
the staff are lovely, and you don’t feel like an outsider because you know other people are in the same boat.

Tell us what the best thing is about Roots…
living in the flat.

Jaiden