Local Offer for Care Leavers

This is the guide that all local authorities are required to provide you with. It contains information about the services and support that Care Leavers are entitled to and able to access within their local authority.

We will update this information regularly as new services and entitlements are agreed.

Am I a Care Leaver?

There are four kinds of Care Leavers. It depends on how old you are and how long you have been in Enfield’s care. It can be tricky to know what help you can get as a Care Leaver. You should always ask for help to understand your rights and what you can get.

Types of Care Leavers

Eligible Child

  • Age: 16 or 17
  • Time in Care: In care for 13 weeks since age 14
  • Current Status: Still in care

Relevant Child

  • Age: 16 or 17
  • Time in Care: In care for 13 weeks since age 14
  • Current Status: Not in care anymore

Former Relevant Child

  • Age: 18 to 25
  • Time in Care: Was an Eligible or Relevant Child before

Qualifying Care Leaver

  • Age: 16 to 25
  • Time in Care: In care on or after 16th birthday, but less than 13 weeks since age 14
  • Other Situations:
    • If you were in care before being under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO)
    • If you were Privately Fostered, you might be a Qualifying Care Leaver, but you should ask for advice.

Need Help?

You can ask your Personal Advisor (PA), your Social Worker, or contact the Care Leavers Team if you don’t have a PA or Social Worker.

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