The task of caring for and supporting our young people has many facets to it. One of the most important is to help them develop the skills they need to successfully interact with others, particularly their peers. Very often we care for young people who don’t have these skills; they find relationships and friendships difficult to forge and then sustain.
So the simple notion of a play date for our young people takes on a greater significance. It is an opportunity not only for them to have a great time, but also to mix with others and develop their essential social skills. These pictures are of two of our young people from The Oaks – RH and LG – having a play date at The Willows. They were really excited to go to another home and meet with other young people – as well as enjoy the local amenities. Everyone had a great time, as well as learning important life skill lessons.