To get support as a care leaver you must have been in care for at least 13 weeks (or periods amounting to 13 weeks). This must have started after you were 14 years old and included some time after your 16th birthday.
There are other circumstances where you may be entitled to support. Your support will last until you are 21 years of age and up to 25 if requested.
If you are not sure whether you qualify, then:
- ask your personal adviser
- contact us and ask to speak to someone from the Leaving Care Service
See below for more information:
Support Out of Hours
Family Action trust provide a dedicated support line for care leavers who need someone to talk too between 6pm and midnight everyday.
You can contact Family Action by:
- phone: 0808 802 0222
- text message: 07860 065 169
- web chat on the Family Action website