| If you have a disability and/or special educational needs (SEND) |
- SEND Local Offer: There is a dedicated Local Offer available to support your individual needs. Your Social Worker or Personal Adviser will provide you with a copy and help you understand the support and services available to you.
- Preparing for Adulthood: We will help you prepare for adulthood, increase your independence, and make plans for your future, including education, employment, accommodation, health, and support needs.
- Transition to Adult Services: If you may need support from Adult Services after the age of 18, we will work with you to plan a smooth transition and make sure you understand what support may be available.
- Adult Social Care Assessments: If appropriate, we will support referrals to Adult Social Care and help you access a Care Act Assessment to identify any ongoing care and support needs. In Enfield, for Care Leavers, this assessment is called Moving On Assessment.
- Understanding Your Assessment: We will help you understand the outcome of any Adult Services or Adult Social Care assessment and what this means for your future support.
- Alternative Support: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Services, we will help you identify alternative support and services through your Pathway Plan to ensure your needs continue to be met.
- Your Rights as a Care Leaver: Even if Adult Services became involved in your life, you will continue to receive all the rights, entitlements, advice, and support available to you as a Care Leaver until the age of 25.
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| If you are an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young Person (UASC) or you have concerns about your immigration status in the UK |
We understand that you may face additional challenges and uncertainty. We are committed to helping you understand your rights, access specialist support and plan confidently for your future. We can support you in the following ways:
- Imagination Pledge: In recognition of these needs, Enfield adopted a dedicated Immigration Pledge in 2025 in partnership with the South London Refugee Association (SLRA), strengthening our commitment to supporting care-experienced young people affected by immigration issues.
- Welcome to Enfield Pack: Young people arriving in Enfield can access our Welcome to Enfield Guide which provides information about life in the UK, education, healthcare, housing, immigration support, rights and independent living. The guide is available in a range of languages and is designed to help young people feel informed, safe and confident as they settle into Enfield.
- Dedicated Immigration and Asylum Support: Enfield has a specialist Practice Lead for Asylum and Immigration who provides expert advice, promotes good practice, supports workers and helps young people access the right immigration support and services through their care journey.
- Immigration Advice Surgery: Through our Care Leavers Hub, we host a monthly Immigration Advice Surgery delivered in partnership with Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC). This provides young people with access to independent, accredited immigration advice on asylum claims, citizenship applications, settlement, fresh claims and other immigration matters.
- YAIRA Project: Enfield is a partner in the Youth Access to Immigration Representation and Advice (YAIRA) Project, delivered with neighbouring borough and Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC). This project provides direct access to specialist legal representation for young people with complex, urgent or difficult immigration cases who may otherwise struggle to find legal support.
- English Classes (ESOL): We will help you access English language classes to improve your communication skills, confidence, education, employment prospects, and independence.
- Education, Training and Employment: We will help you understand and access education, training, apprenticeships, employment opportunities, and other services available to support your future aspirations.
- Interpreters and Translation Support: We will arrange interpreters and translation services when required to ensure you can fully understand information and participate in meetings and decision-making.
- Group Work and Information Sessions: You can take part in group sessions that help you understand the asylum process, your rights and responsibilities, life in the UK, and the services available to support you.
- Peer Support: You can access peer support groups where you can meet other young people with similar experiences, share information, build friendships, and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Building Social Networks: We will help you develop positive social connections and support networks through community activities, youth services, education, volunteering, and local groups to promote wellbeing and a sense of belonging.
- Immigration Advice: You can access specialist immigration advice, including support available through regular immigration advice sessions and monthly immigration meetings at our Care Leavers Hub.
- Legal Representation: We will help you access and maintain good quality legal representation and ensure you receive appropriate advice regarding your immigration status and applications.
- British Citizenship: If you become eligible, we will support you to understand the process of applying for British Citizenship and access relevant advice and assistance.
- Triple Planning and Future Planning: If you do not have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or your immigration status is uncertain, we will work with you to develop contingency plans for all possible immigration outcomes. This includes considering your accommodation, financial support, education, employment, health needs, legal options, and long-term future, so you are prepared and supported regardless of the outcome of your immigration claim.
- Housing and Financial Support: Where your immigration status affects your entitlement to benefits or public funds, we will help you understand the support available to you and plan for your housing and financial needs.
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| If you are on remand, about to leave custody or under any Court Order |
Being in custody or involved with the criminal justice system does not change your rights as a Care Leaver. We will continue to support and help you and help you plan positively for your future.
- Ongoing Support: You will continue to receive support as a Care Leaver and will remain entitled to the services and assistance available to you through the Care Leavers Service.
- Keeping in Touch: Where appropriate, we will maintain regular contact with you throughout your time in custody and make sure you know how to access support when you need it.
- Financial Help: We will provide financial support in line with your needs, circumstances and statutory entitlements.
- Visits and Pathway Planning: We will visit you regularly and make sure your Pathway Plan is reviewed and updated to reflect your needs, goals, and plans for your release and future independence.
- Maintaining Important Relationships: We will support you to maintain positive and meaningful relationships with people who are important to you, where this is safe and appropriate, including family members, friends, carers, and other supportive adults.
- Working Together: We will work closely with custody providers, prison resettlement teams, probation services, youth justice services, and other professionals to ensure you receive coordinated support before and after your release.
- Joint Probation Partnership: Enfield has a dedicated partnership agreement with Enfield and Haringey Probation Service. This ensures care leavers receive joined-up support around accommodation, employment, relationships, mental health, resettlement and future planning.
- Resettlement and Release Planning: We will help you prepare for your release as early as possible, including planning for accommodation, education, training, employment, finances, healthcare, and ongoing support in the community.
- Accommodation: If you need accommodation on release, we will work with housing providers and, where appropriate, Enfield Housing to help identify suitable accommodation. If you are over 21 when you are released, we will work with Enfield Housing to identify housing options as early as possible, including at least eight weeks before your release date where appropriate.
- Mentoring and Specialist Support: If you have experienced youth violence, exploitation, or other forms of harm, we will help you access specialist mentoring, advocacy, and support services to reduce risks and build positive futures.
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| If you are a young parent |
- Family Support: We want you to thrive as a family, be resilient and ensure your child grows and achieve their full potential.
- Pregnancy: If you or your partner become pregnant, your Social Worker or Personal Advisor will help you with any assessments needed in your child’s best interest.
- Advocacy: You can get advocacy support and specialist mentorship, even if, unfortunately, your child has been permanently removed from your care.
- Money Help: You can get financial support through available parenting grants.
- Start for Life services: you can find support with breast feeding, infant parent relationship, access health visiting, stay and play session and many more services at Enfield five Family Hubs.
- Parenting Resources: You can find parenting resources online, at our Hub, and at Enfield Community Family Hubs.
- Resource Directory: The Enfield Care Leavers website has links to all services and resources for parents, including help for parents of children up to age 5.
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| If you are not living in Enfield |
- Support: Enfield still supports you. You get the same help as explained in this Local Offer.
- Local Help: If you want to stay outside Enfield, we will help you find support from your local council, including housing options.
- Private Renting: If you choose private renting, we can help with a deposit but we can’t be your guarantor.
- Return to Enfield: You can choose to return to Enfield and explore if you are eligible for a tenancy through Enfield Housing.
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