Why?
The ANV AMPLIFY awards aim to champion and recognise the work of children in care councils and care leaver forums. They were held in October 2024 (Amplify – Coram Voice) – York’s I Still Matter Children in Care Council were nominated for the ‘Collaboration award’.
What?
- The Care Leaver Forum reviewed the current Local Offer.
- There was also an extended consultation with a wider group of care leavers.
- Feedback from the consultations was shared with the Leaving Care Service.
- The updated draft Local Offer was shared for further consultation.
- There was a consultation on the design, layout and language of the draft Local Offer.
- The new Local Offer was launched during Care Leavers’ Week.
What difference did it make?
- More support for care leavers who are parents
- Improved financial support – Council tax
- Improved leisure offer
- Improved travel offer
- Improved well being support
The new offer better meets the needs of all care leavers by offering a more bespoke approach that better meets individual needs – which is just what we asked for.