Research in Practice
On this website there are range of courses on how you can support care leavers in their transition to adulthood on all aspects of their life.
Online: Research in Practice
Local Government Association
This guide aims to help all councils to improve their support for care leavers through a whole council approach. This advice applies whether your council has chosen to treat care experience as a protected characteristic, and we encourage all councils to work with local care leavers to develop their offers.
Online: LGA
Childrens commissioner
I also shared a practical guide to finding grants, funding, discounts, mentoring and career opportunities in a variety of areas. One of the things you’ve told me is that it is often hard to navigate careers, so for Care Day 2023 my office has now also created this list of career and employability resources for care leavers, I hope you find it useful. Also, if you know of other opportunities we should add to the list contact us and let us know!
I also want to remind you that my Help at Hand team is here to support you on a wide range of issues including housing, financial support, education, and access to your full leaving care package. Help at Hand offer free independent advice, assistance, and representation. They particularly help with cases where you aren’t getting the support you are entitled to.
My team also run the IMO (In My Opinion) peer-led website which provides a space for you to come together with other teenagers in care and care leavers and share stories, experiences and achievements, and get and give advice.
Online: Childrens Commissioner
NYAS
This course is recommended for advocacy professionals who already work with young people who are leaving care and transitioning towards independence, or advocates wishing to develop their understanding to be able to do so.
Online: NYAS