UASC care leavers

Please provide a reply to this FOI request.  

1 (a) For the 2025/2026 financial year, is the council receiving a specific grant from the Home Office to support UASC care leavers of  £270 per week for each eligible UASC care leaver who is over 18, intended to help local authorities with the costs of supporting these individuals in supported living arrangements. Eligibility: The funding applies to individuals who are care leavers and formerly unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria. 

(b) In 2025/2026, is there an additional budget (excluding the above Home Office Grant at 1(a) above) the Council is using for supported living housing funding for unaccompanied asylum-seeking 18+ young people. If so, how much is the additional amount - appreciated it is based on needs and discretion. 

(c) Please provide the contact details by email of the lead commissioner who signs off spot contract purchases for supporting these individuals in supported living arrangements. 

(d) Is there any foreseeable plans to change the is using for supported living housing funding for unaccompanied asylum-seeking 18+ young people in the next 5 years.

1(a) Yes we gain this funding in line with guidance from The Home office

(b) No we do not us additional Local Authority funds to support UASC

(c) Head of service - andrew.morris@lincolnshire.gov.uk

(d) No