Life Story and Later Life Letters: Empowering Children in Care Through Story Work

This one-day course is designed specifically for social workers supporting children in foster care or adoption. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to meet the statutory requirement of composing a Later Life Letter—an essential tool that helps children understand their personal history and experiences. This training explores how Later Life Letters and Life Journey Work can support children in making sense of their past and present, while helping them move confidently into the future. Through interactive sessions and practical guidance, social workers will learn how to use these tools to: - Enhance a child’s sense of identity and belonging - Support emotional well-being and self-esteem - Provide clear, compassionate narratives and factual information - Help children process difficult experiences and preserve important memories By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create meaningful, sensitive, and supportive documentation that promotes positive mental health and long-term resilience in children.