WHAT IS THE LOCAL OFFER ?
We know that it is a big step when you move out of care and start living on your own or with others . Just because you are leaving care , or have already left care , we won ’ t stop caring about you . We want to make sure that you feel safe and supported and know where and who to go to for advice and help .
Our Local Offer to you is all about the services and support available to you as a care leaver . It includes information about what we must provide to you by law as well as the extra support we will offer . It applies to you whether you currently live in the borough of Ealing or elsewhere as long as you are an Ealing care leaver .
Ealing Council has a strong commitment to act as a good ‘ corporate parent ’ and to providing the services that can help you achieve your goals in life . We regularly hear from our children in care and care leavers at the Corporate Parent Committee , which is chaired by the Leader of the Council . Our Children in Care Councils attend and represent children and young people ’ s views up to age 25 . We will continue to listen to your views to make sure your services are shaped by what you tell us you need from us .
Ealing ’ s Horizons Shout Out Council ( HSC ) for care leavers have helped us to produce this Local Offer . If you need help with reading or understanding anything just ask your Personal Adviser in the the Leaving Care Service , we can provide the information in the most accessible way for you .
You can also find out more about services and support in the ‘ Life is what you make it ’ pack , produced in partnership with the HSC .
To be able to get the support set out in this leaflet , you must have been in care for at least 13 weeks between the ages of 14 and 16 ( including your 16th birthday ) or for 13 weeks after your 16th birthday . You are also eligible for support if you are an unaccompanied minor and were looked after before your 18th birthday or you meet the Southwark Judgement criteria i . e . you are homeless , aged 16 or 17 and your assessed needs require you to be looked after . If you are not sure whether you qualify for support , then you can ask your Personal Adviser or contact the Leaving Care Team .
This offer is a Pathway for everyone
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