Emergencies/crisis Use crisis fund to apply for food parcels or emergency funds Crisis & Support fund or food bank must be applied for in instance - Apply in Connections on computer or PA can apply for as well if no access. needed that benefit claim is in progress & advance repayable if receive backdated claim (not if on UC) Only if Crisis & Support fund not available then cash will be considered in emergency - Managers Discretion P.A. and young person top up electricity key, shop for food & provide a receipt. ADDITIONAL Allowance for birthday and celebration for 16/17 year olds who are not living in foster or residential care £100 When these payments are not given by the carer such as semi-independent accommodation or supported lodgings a payment of £100 per event will be made. The social worker will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or activity. Birthday and celebration allowances for 19th birthday onwards £20 The PA will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or activity. Significant events. £20 A gift can be purchased for significant event – house warming, celebrating academic success, birth of a child. PA to agree with IYSS Manager. Social and Leisure: Hobbies/Activities Up to £500 per year E.G: gym or swimming pool membership - Discretion of IYSS Manager Reviewed via Pathway Plan and all on a case by case basis. Young people to make contribution to ensure affordability over longer period This could be after an initial period of full support staged to take more responsibility for your own outgoings as you work towards financial independence Young people will be invited to celebrate their successes at the annual leaving care celebration event To be held in late June/ July. Driving Lessons Lessons amount to be negotiated usually 5 matched by young person. If required by your work or part of your career path and linked in pathway plan. Managers Discretion. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for Motorbikes Test paid for If parent or/and manager agree and signed written agreement recorded: Young person must buy the bike and the safety equipment.
If you can afford to insure, tax, MOT and run a bike Custody Discretionary one off items Most needs met within establishment – items will be considered if no family support – managers discretion Entitlements for young parent in parent and baby placement. Income support + Approximately £71 per week, Child Tax credit of approx £50 per week & child benefit at £20 per week To enable a full assessment on entitlement in the community we will pay the equivalent benefit amount to a young parent This will be for the duration of the placement only – benefits to be claimed after that period Note: Any single or cumulative amount over £1000 needs to be presented to the appropriate panel for authority to pay Note: This document applies mainly to Relevant, Former relevant and Eligible care leavers in non statutory accommodation I.E: supported lodgings shared houses etc. Note: Leaving Care Legal Status Explanation: Eligible Young People: They are aged 16 or 17, have been for a period or periods totalling at least 13 weeks starting after their 14th birthday and are still in care. Relevant Young People They are aged 16 or 17 and are no longer Looked After, having previously been in the category of Eligible Young Person when in care. Former Relevant Young People They are aged 18 to 21 (or up to 24 if in full-time further or higher education), and have left care having been previously either "Eligible", "Relevant" or both. Qualifying Young People They are over the age of 16 and under the age of 21, (or up to 24 if in full-time further or higher education), and have been Looked After or, if disabled, have been after reaching 16, but do not qualify as Eligible, Relevant or Former Relevant. They may receive support, advice and assistance wherever they are living. They may also qualify if they are the subject of a (SGO) and were Looked After immediately before the SGO was made See Children Act 1989 V3 (January 2015 ) Guidance & Regulations Planning Transition to adulthood for care leavers Implementation date 1 April 2011 for full eligibility guidance and duties