Local offer for care leavers: Information and advice
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Education, training and employment for Care Experienced Young People
Merton Council will provide Care Experienced Young People access to high quality information, advice and guidance to help with education, training or employment. There are a number of education, employment and training opportunities available to you, which your Personal Adviser and Merton’s Virtual School can support…Health, wellbeing, recreation and leisure for Care Experienced Young People
You can find details here of local and national services for Care Experienced Young People, including services to support your physical, mental and sexual health and for your leisure time. Health and wellbeing Your Personal Advisor should support you to register with a GP if you are not…Housing for Care Experienced Young People
As part of your preparation for adult life, you will be supported by your Personal Advisor to complete a Social Housing Application or to secure private rented accommodation in line with your wishes and your Pathway Plan. We will offer you support to make a housing benefit…Money and finances for Care Experienced Young People
Financial Support As a Care Experienced Young Person, you may be eligible for the following financial support: Up to £57.90 per week (the same as benefits) to cover food, clothes and travel if you are 16 or 17 and live in semi-independent accommodation. £2,250 a…Preparation for Independence Programme for Care Experienced Young People
Care Experienced Young People can access Merton Council's Preparation for Independence Workshops, which cover topics including housing, finance and budgeting, education, employment and training, health and emotional wellbeing, and food preparation and cooking. Speak to your Personal Adviser if you are interested in taking part.…Relationship support for Care Experienced Young People
Merton Council wants to help you make the most of your relationships and become an active citizen. Your personal adviser will help you with: Maintaining or regaining contact with people special to you or who cared for you in the past, like former foster carers. Travel…What are my Care Experienced Young Person's Needs Assessment and Pathway Plan?
As a Care Experienced Young Person, you will receive an assessment of the advice, assistance and support you will need when leaving care. This Needs Assessment will be used to inform your Pathway Plan. Your Pathway Plan will set out your goals and what the…What if I want to stay living where I am now?
As a Care Experienced Young Person, once you have reached the age of 18 you will not be a ‘Child in Care’ but in some cases, especially where you are living in a foster placement, it may be possible for you to remain in your…Who are Personal Advisors for Care Experienced Young People?
A Personal Advisor (PA) acts as a focal point to make sure that a young person leaving care gets the right support as they move into adulthood. Your Personal Advisor will assist you to develop skills that will help you to live independently at time…