Leaving care service support
Dependent on your circumstances, the Leaving Care Service can offer varying additional financial support, which could include:
- Setting up home grant of up to £3000, to furnish and set up your home. The amount is dependent on eligibility and need (see the financial offer for more details).
- Support to prevent housing arrears.
- Council tax reduction scheme – up to the age of 21, you will be supported to apply for the reduction in council tax, even if you don’t live in Rotherham.
- If you are in debt, we can help you to get specialist advice and support.
- You may be eligible for a Junior ISA if you have been in care for more than a year and do not have a Child Trust Fund. Speak to your Personal Advisor to find out more.
- Your Personal Advisor can share with you the current finance policy for Care Leavers
- We will pay for up to ten driving lessons, if you have had some driving lessons already. We will also pay for your first theory test and practical test.
