| 2020-2023 ALLOWANCES | 16-17 years old | 18-21 year olds |
|---|---|---|
| Subsistence | £71.73 per week | N/A. This is expected to come from employment or benefits if entitled to public funds |
| For UASC 18+ that do not have access to public funds the Care Leavers Service may continue with payments based on their asylum status and circumstances. | ||
| Young People in custody | £10 per week | N/A |
| Emergency Payments | Under Management’s discretion | Under Management’s discretion |
| Clothing | £25 per month | N/A |
| Parenting Grant | £200 – once | N/A |
| Birthday | 16 years old £25.00. If in ETE this will increase to £75.00 17 years old £10. If in ETE this will increase to £50 Paid annually | 18 years old £25.00. If in ETE this will increase to £75.00 19-20 years old £10. If in ETE this will increase to £50 21 years old £25.00. If in ETE this will increase to £75.00 Paid annually |
| Festivals | £75 Paid annually | 18 years old £75.00 19-21 years old£25 Paid annually |
| ID Documents including Passport, Birth Certificates and Travel Documents | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service |
| Nationality and Citizenship process | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service |
| Leisure Activities | Costs can be covered fully or partially by Care Leavers Service following an assessment of need | N/A |
| Family contact | Costs can be covered fully or partially by Care Leavers Service following an assessment of need | N/A |
| Accommodation costs | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service | Split cost between Care Leavers Service and the young person who is expected to contribute towards rent payments |
| For UASC 18+ that do not have access to public funds Care Leavers Service may continue with full rent payments based on their asylum status and circumstances | ||
| Setting Up Home Allowance | £3,000 – total | |
| Move to own tenancy (Council or Private) | One month rent in advance will be paid directly into the rent account If an additional deposit is required this may be provided depending on outcome of assessment of need | |
| Higher Education | £291.66 per month (£3500 per year) Paid monthly for a max of 4 years as long as the Care Leaver Service is not responsible for rent payments. | |
| Post-Graduate Courses | Up to £3500.00 per student towards the cost of post graduate courses depending on a needs assessment and after ensuring that all avenues of funding have been explored. One time payment. | |
| Vacation accommodation during university | Split cost between LCT and the YP who is expected to contribute towards rent payments. | |
| Travel for EET purposes | Varies depending on assessment of need | Varies depending on assessment of need |
| Moving Costs | Cost will be covered by Care Leavers Service | Varies depending on assessment of need |
| Savings | £5 per week for young people in foster placement or semi-independent placements. For those in semi-independent placements this saving policy took effect from the 1st of April 2023 and will be in place up to the 18th birthday of the young person. |
