Local offer for care leavers

The city of York Care Leaver Charter was written in consultation with care leavers and the ‘I Still Matter’ group.

As a corporate parent

Find out more about our promises to you as a corporate parent:

To support you we'll:

• offer you with a named pathway worker until you are 25
• provide you with the information you need, when you need it
• be clear and honest about your options
• help you to make the right decisions for you
• support you with your move to independent life and will be there for you no matter how many times you come back for support

To listen:

• we'll take time to listen to you, give you information and advice and make sure you are in contact with the right professionals
• we'll make sure that you are aware of your rights and entitlements
• if you're unhappy, we will support you to access independent advocacy

To respect you we'll:

• respect your beliefs and culture and support you in whatever path you choose to take
• not judge you
• value and respect your important relationships and support you where possible to maintain these

To help you plan for your future:

• when you're ready to move into independent living, we'll do all we can to help you feel safe and secure; we'll provide support and encourage your plans
• we'll help you to access education, training and employment including apprenticeships and help you to achieve your goals
• we'll always listen and offer advice and information whatever your age

Also see

• 'Looked after' children
• Fostering
• Health and wellbeing