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After tragically losing both of her parents by the age of 16, Lydia came to Step by Step for support. In this interview, Lydia tells her inspirational story of overcoming adversity and how her Supported Lodgings Host supported her through the hardest time of her life.
Lydia's Story in her own words
If you were inspired by Lydia's Story and think you could offer your heart and home to a young person in need, you can find out more here.
Our short film, 18 Isn’t Cheaper, brings together lived experience, academic research and policy insight to show why the Universal Credit system leaves care leavers aged 18 to 24 at a significant disadvantage.
Hear directly from young people, their hosts and the professionals supporting them.
