For all ages

• Your PA will give you information about the types of accommodation that may be available for you
  • Supported lodgings
  • Semi-Independent
  • Independent Living
  • Staying put.
• We will tell you who the link person is between the Children’s Trust and the Housing Department at the council.
• We will support you if you have a housing crisis or think you are at risk of becoming homeless.
• We will give you £30 to help buy luggage if you need it to move your things.

Staying Put (18-21)

• If you are living with foster carers, you may have the option to stay there after you turn 18. This can sometimes be until you reach 21.
• If you and your foster carer choose for you to stay put, your PA will help you get ready for the time you do move out.
• If you are staying put, we will help you claim benefits to pay your rent.

Supported Lodgings or Semi-Independent (16+)

• There are a small number of supported living and semi-independent flats in Sandwell. These can be suitable for Care Leavers that have left care and are not ready to live independently.
• Your PA will talk to you about these options.

Independent Living

• This could be a council, housing association or private landlord property. If you want to live on your own your PA will help, support and tell you where you can get other advice from.
• We will work with Sandwell’s housing department to support you in securing a tenancy. You will be treated as a ‘band 1’ priority.
• If you are leaving custody we will help you to find a suitable place to live.

* For the financial help we will give you when setting up your new home including help with council tax visit the finance – because money matters page