Support after 21 for care leavers

Once you turn 21, the offer for care leavers changes slightly. This is because from 21 onwards, we support you to live more independently. This doesn’t mean that you can no longer get help. If you need something, all you have to do is ask. We will talk to you about this transition before it happens and nothing will change without you knowing.

If you still need support in any area of your life, we will continue to support you. We will review and update your pathway plan with you to reflect this.

Many parts of our offer are still available to you up to your 25th birthday.

We will keep in touch with you at least three times a year, including on your birthday, but you can contact us whenever you need or want us.

In North Somerset, we understand that parents do not stop being parents when their child turns 25 so our relationship with you will not stop either. We would love to hear about how you are getting on. Please call us and share your news or just call for a catch up. We won’t chase you but we will be here to offer advice if you need us. There will be no more pathway plans but we can talk about your life

If you started university and have not yet finished when you turn 25, we will continue to support you and make sure you have plans in place for when you finish your course. 

If you are managing well and are not meeting your personal advisor regularly we may agree with you to step down support. We will still be there in the background for those times when you may need us. You can call your personal advisor or the duty number to let us know what support you may need when you need it. 

You can also opt out of support after turning 21 by telling us you do not want any support from the care leaver team. You can change your mind at any time and opt back in.