CAYS Foundation’s work extends beyond residential care, with a focus on strengthening outcomes for young people through partnership, development, and wider system engagement.
A key area of progress has been the development of the Employability Programme, providing young people with opportunities to gain work experience, build practical skills, and prepare for independence. Alongside this, we continue to work closely with schools and education services to support engagement, plan effectively, and respond to the individual learning needs of young people.
We also play an active role in shaping policy and practice at a broader level. Through ongoing engagement with the Ministry and partner agencies, CAYS contributes to the development of approaches that improve outcomes for young people in care. This includes collaborative work with professional colleagues, such as our partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service to support the implementation of the Philomena Protocol for young people who go missing from care.
Internally, there has been a continued emphasis on developing staff capability. Training and development opportunities have been strengthened to ensure that staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond effectively to the needs of young people.
CAYS also continues to build relationships with employers, community partners, and other agencies, creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the network of support around them. This joined-up approach ensures that care is not delivered in isolation, but as part of a wider system working toward shared outcomes.
Strengthening Support Beyond Residential CareCAYS Foundation’s work extends beyond residential care, with a focus on strengthening outcomes for young people through partnership, development, and wider system engagement.
A key area of progress has been the development of the Employability Programme, providing young people with opportunities to gain work experience, build practical skills, and prepare for independence. Alongside this, we continue to work closely with schools and education services to support engagement, plan effectively, and respond to the individual learning needs of young people.
We also play an active role in shaping policy and practice at a broader level. Through ongoing engagement with the Ministry and partner agencies, CAYS contributes to the development of approaches that improve outcomes for young people in care. This includes collaborative work with professional colleagues, such as our partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service to support the implementation of the Philomena Protocol for young people who go missing from care.
Internally, there has been a continued emphasis on developing staff capability. Training and development opportunities have been strengthened to ensure that staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond effectively to the needs of young people.
CAYS also continues to build relationships with employers, community partners, and other agencies, creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the network of support around them. This joined-up approach ensures that care is not delivered in isolation, but as part of a wider system working toward shared outcomes.
