<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Image caption Lemn Sissay says he wants to show young people who have left care they are wanted by society and are "worth something"
Young people who have spent part of their childhood in care have been invited to special Christmas dinners by<wm> famous artists to tell their side of the story and highlight the need for reform
The initiative, part of the charity Criminous, has revealed 100 participants who are 'at risk of returning to the system' have been invited to the charity's Christmas dinner at high-profile events
During this event, participants, who are in care homes, have been told they are "about as normal a day as it can be" for them
Participants told The Mirror they had to be there to keep them</wm> safe.
Lemn Sissay has spoken about how this helps people remember what it's been