service
Free
Achieving for Children (AfC) supports children and young people from birth to 25 years old. We work on behalf of Kingston Council.
Who is this for?
Age Group
- 18 - 28
Income
- Our grant making is primarily targeted at care leavers who have no alternative sources of funding.
What is this service?
We provide different kinds of assistance to care- experienced young adults to improve living conditions, support aspirations, reduce feelings of isolation, alleviate hardship and to navigate through everyday stresses and strains.
Our amazing volunteers provide flexible short and long-term practical support. Whether it's help with filling in forms, decorating and DIY, dealing with housing issues or utility companies, accompanying to appointments or helping them to access to other support services - it is always done with kindness and care.
We remove financial barriers to improve current circumstances and increase future opportunities. We don't want anything to stand in the way of their development, ambitions or enjoyment of life.
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Keeping updated:
If you would like to be kept informed about our work, campaigns, and fundraising, please use the form at the bottom of the page linked here: Contact Cocoon, and add "email updates" in the message box.
- Signing up:
If you are care-experienced, or someone who supports care-experienced young adults, and would like to talk to us about support, please email:
Alternatively, visit our website to access our application forms for financial or practical support.
- Meeting up:
We provide opportunities for care-experienced young adults to form new connections, friendships and increase their social, community and support network. This includes our annual event on Christmas Day for 50 young people who would otherwise spend the day alone.
What people say
Cocoon is non-judgemental. Giving support and opportunities that otherwise young care leavers may not have access to.
