It is important that hobbies are encouraged for all young people in care
Hobbies give teenagers a chance to meet new people, discover new passions, develop skills outside of school, and do something all kids should do: have fun.
Having a hobby provides loads of benefits, including:
Stress reduction.
Higher self-esteem.
Competence.
Providing bonding time with friends and others.
Learning self-discipline.
Learning patience.
Learning goal-setting and decision making.
Use the following links to assist you in finding hobbies for the young people you care for. If the desired hobby for the young person is not there, please use other online resources to help in your search.