Money confidence
While you were in care, your carers, social worker and other professionals will have helped you build the money skills you need for adult life.
This includes understanding how to budget, save money, manage a bank account, pay for everyday essentials, and make informed decisions about spending.
You have had opportunities to learn about things like wages, benefits, tax, bills, credit, loans and the costs of living independently.
As you prepared for adulthood, support has been available to help you practise managing your own money and increase your confidence. This included setting a budget, planning for larger purchases, understanding tenancy-related costs, avoiding debt and knowing where to get advice if you are struggling financially.
The aim is for you to feel more confident, informed and in control of your money, so you can make decisions that help you achieve your goals and live independently.
Your social worker and personal advisor will continue to support you however there are some other ways we can help.
Skills2Thrive
Getting ready for adult life? Skills2Thrive can help
Skills2Thrive is a free online platform packed with short videos, advice and real-life tips to help you build confidence and learn new skills for the future.
You can learn about:
- managing money and budgeting
- looking after your home
- health and wellbeing
- education, jobs and training
- building confidence
- living independently
The videos are easy to watch, full of useful advice and designed to help you feel more prepared for adulthood.
Sign up using Lincolnshire's skills2Thrive registration page.
If you need help getting started, speak to your social worker, personal advisor or another trusted adult supporting you. You can also contact our urgent support team on 01522 575955.