We want you to feel safe and secure where you live to help you achieve this:
You can have access to a range of supported accommodation: hostels, foyers, supported lodgings and social housing
When you are a Wolverhampton Homes tenant you can get support from your local community safety team at the neighbourhood police who can give you information on support available in your local area
You can access the children who are looked after training flat to help you trial living independently
You can access a Transitions flat when you are 16-18-year old if this is right for you. You will receive support from a housing support worker who will support you between 10 – 30 hours per week
You can access the emergency accommodation pad in an absolute emergency
We work closely with Wolverhampton Homes to ensure that you will not be made intentionally homeless when you are living in a Wolverhampton Homes property
We work in partnership with Wolverhampton Homes to support you in securing a tenancy when you turn 18
If you are a Wolverhampton Homes care leaver tenant, you will receive rent subsidy on account, to help protect your rent payments
If you are a Wolverhampton Homes care leaver tenant, you can get support in receiving essential setting up home items
We will provide support to you when you move into your home
If you are a care leaver who lives in Wolverhampton you are fully exempt from Council Tax up to the age of 25
You will receive up to £2,000 Setting up Home Grant when you move into your accommodation
You will be offered priority (Band 1) allocations with Wolverhampton Homes
You will have the opportunity to Stay Put in with your foster carer until you are 21
If you are leaving custody you will have a visit from the Senior Housing Support Worker to ensure you have a suitable accommodation on release
