Department for Education’s launches new Support for Care Leavers website!
The Department for Education have recently launched a new website which is specifically designed to support individuals with care experience, providing them with clear, accessible information and guidance. It represents a significant step forward in ensuring that care leavers receive the support they deserve.
The website identifies the support available in the following areas:
- Money & Benefits
- Housing & Accomodation
- Work & Employment
- Health & Wellbeing
- Education & Training
- Support for Separated Children Seeking Asylum
You can check out the support available here: What support can I get when I leave care?
Lawrence Lloyd, a care experienced professional at Carefree has written a blog around the importance of this Department for Education resource. Lawrence has worked closely with the DfE on numerous projects, including the development of this important initiative- you can read more in his blog post here: https://childrenssocialcare.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/30/support-that-empowers-my-journey-through-care-and-why-the-dfe-care-leavers-resource-website-matters/