Leaving Care Local Offer

How we work with you through leaving care and into independence.

Our offer

We are the leaving care team in West Sussex. Our job is to make sure all our care leavers are supported to leave care and feel ready for independence.

Take a look at our offer to care leavers and see how we will support you.

Being a care leaver

What being a care leaver means.

Relationships

About the relationships you have as a care leaver.

Finance

About your finances and the help you may get.

Education and training

How we support your education, training, and employment for 16 to 25 year olds.

Employment and volunteering

Helping you find and apply for a job.

Physical and mental health

Help and support to look after your health.

Accommodation and housing

Information about accommodation and housing options for care leavers.

Participation

Get involved with activities and having your voice heard.

Get in touch

Find out more

If you want to get in touch with the leaving care team the best way to do this is by speaking to your Personal Advisor. If they are unavailable you can call or email us.

Did you know?

You’re entitled to an advocate! An advocate is an independent person who helps you speak up for yourself. They also give advice, make you aware of your rights, listen to you and represent your views, wishes and feelings. An advocate will support you so that you can have your say about the care and services you receive.