Hampshire County Council, Care Action Team

The Care Action Team (CAT) is a group of young people in and leaving care who work alongside Hampshire County Council (HCC) to develop services for children & families. Together they have developed the 'passport to success' which addresses the responsibility of Hampshire County Council towards looked after young people as a corporate parent. One of the issues raised was the need for access to driving lessons. As a result a bursary scheme has been developed which covers the cost of 20 driving lessons, a theory test and a practical test. The young people received a?Wavemakers?award in recognition of their achievements.

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The Care Action Team (CAT) is a group of young people in and leaving care who work alongside Hampshire County Council (HCC) to develop services for children & families. Together they have developed the 'passport to success' which addresses the responsibility of Hampshire County Council towards looked after young people as a corporate parent. One of the issues raised was the need for more support for young people in higher education. As a result HCC now encourages looked after children and care leavers to attend university by promoting the support available and working with universities to attend to the particular needs of looked after children and care leavers. The young people received a?Wavemakers?award in recognition of their achievements.

Download the What's Changed Case Study: Support for Higher Education

The Care Action Team (CAT) is a group of young people in and leaving care who work alongside Hampshire County Council (HCC) to develop services for children & families. Together they have developed the 'passport to success', which addresses the responsibility of Hampshire County Council towards looked after young people as a corporate parent. One of the issues raised was the need for appropriate accommodation. As a result HCC has developed supported lodging schemes and foster placements are maintained till the age of 21 for those in further/ higher education. The young people received a?Wavemakers?award in recognition of their achievements.

Download the What's Changed Case Study: Appropriate Accommodation