Somerset Leaving Care Local Offer

Support, advice and guidance for care leavers aged 16 to 25

Your journey, our commitment

This website is here to support you as you get ready to leave care and take your next steps.

It brings together clear, easy‑to‑understand information about the choices you have and the support available to you. Whether you are thinking about where you will live, money, education, work or getting extra help, you can find it all in one place.

The aim is to make things simpler, so you know what help you can get and how to access it, at every stage of your journey.

You can also find more information about support for care leavers on GOV.UK.

Get information, advice and guidance

Get information, advice and guidance

Your Leaving Care Local Offer

Who can get support, the different types of care leaver and our pledge to you as Corporate Parent

Support from age 16

Support includes your personal adviser, pathway plans, preparing for adult life and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

People that can help you

Help when you are leaving care, including the Leaving Care team, Children and Young People’s services and employment and training support.

Education, training and employment

Support to move on from school into college, university, apprenticeships or work, including advice on education options and pathways into employment.

Finding somewhere to live

The different housing options, such as staying put, supported lodgings, care leavers’ houses, private landlords and support if you are homeless.

Help with money and benefits

Financial support that is available, how to get help with benefits, and simple money tips to help you manage your finances.

Get involved and make a difference

How you can take part, including care leaver champions, social groups, advocacy and ways to have your say and make a difference.

Health, wellbeing and staying safe

Support to help you look after your health and wellbeing, including emotional and mental health, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, and staying safe.

Corporate Parent pledge

We are fully committed to being the most effective and trustworthy ‘corporate parent’ we can be for any child or young person in our care. It doesn’t matter how old they are, their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, faith or ability.

Read our pledge

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