Our offer to you over 21
When you get to 21 the type of service you get from us may change. We want you to become more independent and start managing day to day life with less support from us.
You will be offered an updated pathway plan, and will be invited to step forward to an advice and guidance service. This is about the right decision at the right time for you. It is never an automatic more to new services. When you do move, you will still get support from the leaving care service if you want, but this may not be your previous-named worker. We will keep in touch at regular intervals, and send you newsletters to make sure you know what is on offer for you.
What happens if I need you?
Once you are 21, if you find you need more support or are having problems, get in touch. You will know the name of your key contact, so don't be afraid to come back for advice and care.
If you are still in education
If you are in higher education or on a care leavers apprenticeship you will remain with your named leaving care worker, but the contact will reduce.
Don't forget...
- you can access your new homes grant up to the age of 25
- all our district councils offer council tax relief to care leavers up to the age of 25
- most of our district councils offer free access to leisure facilities
- our partners in the NHS have agreed that all care leavers from Lincolnshire can access free prescriptions up to 25