
It was financially very difficult and without the traditional family setting to get help from “mum and dad”
— Read Jamie’s storyYour early 20’s can be a big change with 25 being the maximum age that you can officially receive support from your local authority and personal advisor.
We hear from young care experienced people about the prospect of losing support, and what their worries and concerns are, as well as people who have already lost their support – either at 25 or often at a younger age, and hear how they managed and what advice they have for others.
Being care experienced does not just stop at 25, so why should the support stop at 25?
— Read Kim’s storyTopics:
It was financially very difficult and without the traditional family setting to get help from “mum and dad”
— Read Jamie’s storyI am currently unaware of when the support stops and what the transition period begins
— Read Harry’s storyI have my foster family who I know are always available if I need advice and help
— Read Elle’s storyI know I’m not the only one who has [continued in education] to avoid losing the support
— Read Jasmin’s storyBeing care experienced does not just stop at 25, so why should the support stop at 25?
— Read Kim’s story21 is far too young to cut people off and that even by 25 I wasn't quite ready to be alone and self sufficient
— Read David’s storyI don't have anyone fighting my corner in regards to getting the right mental health support
— Read Louise’s storyI thought it would all be okay in the end-and it was
— Read Ben’s storyThey had abandoned me at a time when I really could have done with a bit of support
— Read Rona’s storyMy birthday feels like a countdown to having all of my support cut
— Read Danni’s storyI'm in a good position and happy with where I am in life, mentally it feels like I've lost part of my support mechanism
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