General care leaver information
There is so much to think about as a care leaver!
It is often the first time you get to make more decisions for yourself so we want to ensure that you know about other fun activities, opportunities, and experiences that are for you and that can get involved with.
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Support for care leavers - Find support for care leavers
Leaving care can be a challenging time. Whether you’re still in care or have already left, help is available.
Care Leaver Covenant
The Care Leaver Covenant was established in 2018 as part of the Government’s Keep on Caring’ policy aimed at supporting young people leaving care.
Organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors join our network by making ‘offers’ to support care leavers aged 16 to 25, helping them to take their next steps.
Become
The national charity fighting alongside children and young people for a better care system.
The Care Leavers Association
A national user led charity aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all ages. We bring together the voices and experiences of care leavers to support care leavers of all ages, improve the current care system and change for the better society’s perception of people in care.
Coram Voice
Offers support and information for children and young people in care, on the edge of care and care leavers.
National Care Leavers Benchmarking Forum
A Forum of over 130 local authority leaving care teams, working together to share good practice & improve services & support for care experienced young people.
The Childrens Commissioner
A voice for teenagers in care and care leavers, a place to share your stories, experiences and achievements and find useful life hacks.