Sophie has the keys to her home

Sophie has the keys to her home

Posted 6th February 2024

Sophie has signed her permanent tenancy with Midlothian council housing, she has been waiting patiently while planning for this day since she joined Midlothian House Project in 2022 as part of Cohort 3 of care experienced young people.  She has already started painting her living room in preparation for moving in.  There is lots of hard work but exciting times ahead in the next few weeks with her house project family to support her.

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