ACCOMMODATION

We want you to feel safe, secure, and happy in suitable accommodation for you. There are several housing options that might be right for you, these will be discussed in your Pathway Planning meeting, but you can also speak to your Young Person’s Advisor (YPA) about this at any time.

Supported Accommodation:

• You will have access to different types of supported accommodation, these are places where you can live independently but also have someone on hand to help if you need it.
• You can also access a "Training flat", to help you trial what it would be like to live on your own.
• If your Training Flat stay is successful you could move into a "Housing Support" flat where you will receive support from a Housing Support Worker between 10-30 hours a week to prepare you for living on your own.
• We will support you moving into your new home.
• You will receive up to £3 000 Setting up Home Grant when you move into your accommodation to help you buy essential items for your new home
• If you live in Wolverhampton, you will not have to pay Council Tax until you are 25
• If you are living with a Foster Carer, then you can “Stay Put” until you are 21. This needs to be agreed between you and the family you live with.
• You can access a flat for a short stay in an absolute emergency.

Wolverhampton Homes:

• You will be given high priority (Band 1) if you are in need of permanent accommodation.
• We will work with Homeless Services and the YPA/Housing Champion to prevent you being made homeless.
• You will receive assistance with up to 4 weeks rent in advance when signing a new Wolverhampton Homes tenancy.
• Wolverhampton Homes Young Person's Team will support you at the start of your tenancy.

House Project:

When you are 16-17 you can apply to be part of The House Project, you will work towards skills that will help you set up your own home. For more information please see the House Project booklet in the downloads section.

Staying Close Project

Wolverhampton Staying Close is designed to help you through one of the most important periods in your life and to give you the skills and confidence to build a life for yourself when leaving care. Moving to independence from 16 and living alone from 18 as a care leaver can be daunting.. Staying Close is an enhanced support package for young people leaving care and care leavers. It is designed to support you to live independently in move-on accommodation with ongoing practical and emotional support, which will strengthen your confidence and skills for independent living. You will also be supported with your aspirations for the future, by maintaining relationships that you have established with important people in your life. For more information please see the Staying Close Project booklet in the downloads section.

We want you to feel part of your community, to be proud of where you come from and to feel your voice is heard. Remember to access any of these offers please speak to your Young Person’s Advisor (YPA) at any time.