Ealing Corporate Parent Committee

Ealing Council formed the Corporate Parent Committee (CPC) in order to enable looked after and leaving care young people to participate in issues that affect them. Young people identified the need for a decent leaving care grant. Young people undertook research into the minimum amount needed to furnish a home and the level of grant offered by other boroughs and presented their findings to councillors. The leaving care grant was doubled to £1000.

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Young people raised the issue of support during the transition from supported to independent living. In addition to practical help young people identified loneliness as a key factor as they found themselves alone in their new home. The issue was taken to the CPC and a semi-independent outreach team was established. A team of 5 workers now assist care leavers in areas such as budgeting, housing, lifeskills and emotional well being.

Download What's Changed Case Study: Need for support during transition to independent living