Care Leaver's Offer

Who are 'children in care'?

'Children in care' are the children and young people we are responsible for caring for.

How much support you get as a care leaver depends on your age and your circumstances.

Let us know what you think of the Care Leaver's Offer and find out how to see your Children's Services files.

Once you're 18, you'll have more choices about where you live. Your leaving coach can help you decide.

Read about how you'll prepare to leave care, your pathway plan, and the role of your leaving care coach.

All about the world of work, and the many different routes you can take to get into it.

The financial support available to help you move, plus Council Tax Support and other housing support.

Buying and cooking food, managing money, cleaning your place and where to get help if things go wrong.

Find out how to look after your physical health, mental health and emotional wellbeing, and where to get support.