Care Leavers Ghana Network

Care Leavers Ghana Network An online forum for Young people in care and out care with the aim of sharing experiences, and influ Provide a strong network for care leavers
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We focus on many issues that are notable to care leavers regardless of age. Full membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over who spent all or part of their lives in orphanages or foster homes. You can become an Associate member if you support us but were not in care. Mission

To build a free, safe and an all-encompassing community for youth departing from residential care before or after attainin

g the age of 18, with the backing of all levels of Government (Stakeholders, Carers, Policy Makers, etc.). Vision
To endow young people exiting residential care with the skills and right mindset to live a life of purpose

Objectives

1. Give information, support and advice
3. Raise awareness of the the struggles care leavers face
4. Organize meetings, conferences and seminars of interest
5. Become a voice for care leavers and children in care
5. Provide funding, housing and employment opportunities for care leavers
6. Help eradicate the stigma associated with growing up in care
7. Provide mentorship for care leavers

“I entered care as a child. I left at 18 without a roadmap.”Care reform must not only focus on children entering care, b...
09/03/2026

“I entered care as a child. I left at 18 without a roadmap.”

Care reform must not only focus on children entering care, but also those transitioning out.

Policies must address:
• Aftercare support
• Education and employment pathways
• Emotional and social support

Nothing about us without us.

For too long, decisions about children in care were made without the voices of those who lived it.That must change.From ...
04/03/2026

For too long, decisions about children in care were made without the voices of those who lived it.
That must change.
From 2015 to today, Ghana’s care system has undergone major reforms — from the Child and Family Welfare Policy to the National Care Reform Roadmap (2024–2028). The focus has shifted from institutional care to family-based alternatives, stronger regulations, and better child protection systems.
But policy is only part of the story.
Behind every reform is a real child.
Behind every statistic is a lived experience.
Behind every roadmap are care leavers who understand the system from the inside.
This month, the Care Leavers Ghana Network (CLGN) is launching a powerful series:
“A Decade of Care Reform: Progress, Gaps & Our Voice.”
We will break down:
✔ What has changed since 2015
✔ What the National Care Reform Roadmap promises
✔ What progress looks like in reality
✔ What still needs urgent attention
✔ And why care leavers must be at the decision-making table
Because reform is not complete without us.
We are not just beneficiaries of the system.
We are experts by experience.
We are leaders shaping the future of care in Ghana.
Follow this series. Engage. Share.
And join us as we advocate for a care system that protects, prepares, and prioritizes every child.
Nothing about us without us.

30/01/2026

If you grew up in foster care, an orphanage, or institutional care and didn’t get the chance to go to university, this post is for you.

Education did not end because you aged out of care.

Below are FREE learning opportunities you can access from any African country, with or without certificates, and no degree required.

Know of any other resources not included here? Add on in the comment

Day One training from Kenya! 🇰🇪The Visioning Exercise has been incredible so far—filled with energy, ideas, and collabor...
16/09/2025

Day One training from Kenya! 🇰🇪

The Visioning Exercise has been incredible so far—filled with energy, ideas, and collaboration. Together, we’ve been brainstorming and have taken a historic step: for the first time ever, care leavers are leading the creation of an international movement! 🌍💡

This is more than just a meeting—it’s the birth of a powerful global voice for children and young people who have experienced care. The journey has just begun, and the future looks inspiring! 💪🏾💛

We are delighted to have been invited to participate in the Visioning Workshop, scheduled to take place from 15–18 Septe...
13/09/2025

We are delighted to have been invited to participate in the Visioning Workshop, scheduled to take place from 15–18 September 2025 in Nairobi.
This event will convene care-experienced young leaders from around the world to co-create a vision for a new global organisation led by care leavers.
We are proud to be part of this exceptional opportunity.

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