Aberdeen’s care experienced young people were celebrated yesterday in a special event for national care day 2020.
Now in its fifth year, the event brought together young people who have care experience – and their parents and carers – for fun activities, stalls and food at Westburn Resource Centre.
Councillor Lesley Dunbar said: “Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience.
“It is an opportunity for looked-after young people to come along and try out some great activities, to meet other looked-after young people and some other service providers, while having fun and celebrating looked after children’s achievements and contribution to our communities.”
Peter Melrose, development officer with Who Cares? Scotland, added: “Westburn is a real hub for care experienced young people across Aberdeen.
“They feel comfortable here and have had many celebrations in the building”.
Since 2015, the day has grown and is now recognised across the UK and other European countries as an opportunity to celebrate the lives and voices of care experienced people.”
Aberdeen Performing Arts also supports Care Day by lighting His Majesty’s Theatre as well as other venues across the city, in red, to raise the public awareness of care.
