Last week I visited YMCA Living Springs to see the incredible work they do offering safe, supportive living for young parents and their children who are facing homelessness, family breakdown, or leaving care.

YMCA Living Springs is more than just accommodation, they support families to build confidence, develop practical life skills and enable healing and growth for a better future.

It was great to speak with Steve, Sally and Anna about the work they do at Living Springs and across the Black Country, and hear their plans to expand provision across Stourbridge, Brierley Hill and Netherton. They recently renovated the outdoor space and forest school which is available to the wider community to hire.

Thank you the residents who took the time to speak with me and to the Living Springs team for the warm welcome and for the incredible work you do every day.