Young People’s Journeys

Young people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in their potential and want every young person to have the opportunity to thrive into adulthood.

Many of the young people we support have experienced significant challenges, including time spent in care, relationship breakdowns with caregivers, homelessness, and struggles with mental health. Yet their stories are also stories of strength, resilience, growth, and hope.

This page shares different journeys and moments in young people’s lives — before, during, and beyond their time with 1625 Independent People. We hope their experiences inspire you as much as they inspire us every day.

Some names and photographs have been changed to protect identities.