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Turning 18

What will happen when I turn 18?

When you turn 18 you are no longer looked after by Bristol City Council under the law. However, we will continue to support you until you are 21 (or 24 if you are in further education) and make sure you are coping and settled in to where you are living.

When you are offered a property you will get financial help to furnish your place from your Personal Advisor. This is called your Leaving Care Grant. 

The Care & After team, through your Personal Advisor  will help you to continue your journey into adulthood.

They will help you to:

• decide where you’re going to live

• choose whether you’re going to go into work, get some more training or study for more qualifications

• budget for yourself

• work out how much support you think you’ll need from your social worker

Don’t expect to make any move before:

• your 18th birthday

• you feel properly prepared to live independently

• you have an agreed plan in place for your support

The Care & After Team are here to support you when you’re moving to independent living. We will give you all the help and advice you need until you are 21 (or longer if you stay in education or training).

Good luck with your first steps into adult life and remember that the Care & After Team are always here to give you advice.

If you want to get in touch with the Care & After Team you can do so for free by calling Freephone 08006940168.