The support you can get will depend on your age and circumstances.
We want to make sure you have the right financial support available as you move into adulthood in order to make this a positive and successful time for you.
Your Personal Adviser can explain the support we provide.
Talk to your personal adviser
Your personal adviser can offer you support to help you prepare and plan your care pathway. They will make sure everything is captured in your pathway plan, making sure everyone is clear about what’s on offer.
A pathway plan is a document that helps you prepare for ceasing to be cared for or other situations by outlining your needs, goals, and the support they will receive. It is really important you keep it up to date.
Who provides your allowances
The initial allowances listed are provided to 16 and 17 year old young people living in semi-independent accommodation.
Where young people are living in foster care, a home or school setting the allowances will be provided via that setting and carer.
Some of the allowances are based on:
- what activities you are doing
- what education, training, apprenticeship, or employment you are undertaking
- your age
- an assessment of need
It is important to talk to your social worker or personal adviser to clarify what is relevant to you.