Futures Care Leavers Offer

'Futures' Care Leavers Offer - our packages of support for care leavers

Futures

Many young people face numerous challenges when they transition out of care. They may face financial challenges, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, difficulties in finding work, and much more.

At YLF, our Futures care leavers offer, delivers a number of support packages to care leavers in Medway and Kent and across the South East, including:

Advocacy and Hardship Funds

YLF’s trained Advocates support care experienced individuals through change and transition, providing resources on rights and entitlements. YLF’s extensive networks offer access to hardship grants for education, training, employment, and wellbeing.

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Mentoring & Transition

YLF’s mentoring programme for care leavers helps build confidence and independence during the transition from foster care. Mentors provide support with budgeting, job searches, and maintaining accommodation to combat isolation and promote essential life skills for successful living.

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Other Offers Include:

Participation & Apprenticeships

YLF provides participation opportunities for those with lived experience to shape programmes and address current needs.

Ambassadors deliver bespoke training to social care professionals, while YLF pledges to support care leavers with employment and apprenticeships.

Peer Support Groups

YLF offers opportunities for care experienced young adults to come together in local and informal settings to support each other, either as peer mentors or as a social group. Alongside life skills opportunities, YLF staff and volunteers facilitate social groups, encouraging friendships that create care experienced communities across the region. This tackles isolation and offers lived experience support.

For more information, please contact futures@ylf.org.uk

What People Say

“My mentor stood by me through the transition of leaving care, helped me move into my new accommodation and always had an ear to listen.” Karleigh, care leaver

“In the short time I have known the lads, I have never seen them so animated as they were when talking to you. I just wanted to thank you in advance for all you are doing for them, you are the perfect person to be their mentor. I know they appreciate it and it will be great for them.” Si, carer

“Without my mentor and YLF’s support, I don’t think I would have completed my apprenticeship.” K, care leaver

“My mentor has helped me settle into independent living. It was a scary thought at first, to live alone, but she was patient and kind and taught me how to budget, cook for myself, get things done and prioritise. I have still got a way to go but I don’t know what I would do without her.” Kallie, care leaver

What Next?

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Contact Us

Find out more about our care leavers offer

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Advice & Guidance

Visit IMO for advice & guidance for care leavers

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Jobs & Opportunities

Head to the Care Leavers Covenant for exciting opportunities