YOUNG people from across North Lanarkshire visited the civic centre to mark Care Day 2020.The event was held to help recognise and raise awareness about the care experienced community in North Lanarkshire – young people in care or who have been in care before adulthood.North Lanarkshire Council is a signatory of the Scottish Care Leaver’s Covenant, a pledge to guarantee the sustained transition of care leavers towards independence.Housing, employment, education, young people’s rights and health are some of the areas where young people encounter the most challenges after care.Council chief executive Des Murray and councillor Norah Mooney welcomed young people and representatives from Who Cares?
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