Amplify Awards 2024: York’s I Still Matter Children in Care Council – Local Offer

York’s Care Leaver Forum reviewed and improved the Local Offer which now has a more bespoke approach that better meets individual needs.

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.