Supported Lodgings Accommodation Services for cared for children & care leavers aged 16+

Cheshire East Council aims to provide a Supported Lodging Accommodation Service, which

will be available to 16-17 year old cared for children and care leavers as defined by The

Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. The service could also be utilised by former relevant care

leavers until the age of 25yrs with agreement from permanence and throughcare team’s

service manager. Care Leavers move towards independence at a pace that is right for them.

Care Leavers develop the skills and the confidence they need to maximise their chances of

successful maturity to adulthood. They receive the right level of practical, emotional and

financial support until they are at least 21, and, where necessary, until they are 25. Care

Leavers have accommodation that best meets their needs and helps them to develop their

independent skills safely.

Providers of accommodation and support services should therefore submit applications that

will meet the service needs and provide short and longer term accommodation and support

for young people within this age bracket and suitable to support a wide range of young

people to include those with learning and or physical disability, those with emotional and

behavioural problems, care leavers, asylum seekers and young people who are identified by

the council who are at risk of homelessness.