As well as supporting you to keep in touch and have good relationships with people in your support system and family, we will also do help you to be an active member of your community.
Specialist Talents and Hobbies: If you have a special talent in music, sport, the arts, etc. and need extra money to pursue it, we can consider providing you with extra support
Volunteering: We’ll share details of voluntary work or opportunities to gain work experience with you, including things like the Manchester Food Partnership or community groups local to you
Mentors: You’ll have access to a trained mentor as you make the transition into adulthood
Signposting: We’ll provide information about groups, clubs or activities you may wish to get involved in, and go with you if you need moral support
Events: We hold regular events for care leavers, including free clothing events
Care Leavers Community Hub and Family Hubs: One-stop-shops for all the information you need, or a friendly chat
Arts: You’ll have access to reduced-cost theatre and cinema tickets across Manchester, such as at HOME
Exercise: Access gyms and leisure centres for free. We also organise regular walks in conjunction with the GM Ringway Charity. For more info: gmringway.org
Vote: We can help you to register to vote
Your life story: We’ll assist you to access records, support you to explore key points in your life and cover any fees to access them
Celebrate: We’ll mark your achievements at Manchester City Council award events and the Greater Manchester Care Leavers Awards
Keeping in touch: We want you to maintain the relationships that are important to you. If you have significant relationships with family and friends in the UK, we may provide a travel warrant for you to visit your loved ones. We could provide a monthly international calling card up to the value of £10 for young people not from the UK who have family and friends in other countries.
Useful resources and groups
Take part in the Greater Manchester Youth Network to share your voice and influence across the 10 boroughs
Bee Connected App: Find out what is on offer for you across Greater Manchester. Search ‘BeeConnected’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Leaving Care Service Closed Facebook Group: the Manchester Beehive
Care Leaver Covenant: The Government has introduced the Care Leaver Covenant to make specific offers to support care leavers aged 16 to 25 to live independently.
The Covenant links care leavers to offers like:
- discounts,
- financial support,
- work experience,
- apprenticeships,
- Internships and much more
City in the Communitysupport care leavers in Manchester by encouraging healthier lives through football.