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  • Accommodation

    We will always support you to find a home within Trafford if it is safe to do so. 

  • Other ways we can support you

    We can also support you in a number of other ways.

    Relationship support

    We know relationships matter. As well as the support from your aftercare worker, we may be able to offer extra help such as:

  • Education, employment and training

    We want to make sure every care-experienced young person in Trafford has support to achieve their goals in life. 

  • Aftercare workers

    You will be allocated an aftercare worker at the age of 16 so that you can get to know your advisor before they become your main point of contact at age 18. Up until you turn 18, you will continue to have a social worker. 

  • Health and wellbeing

    Emotional health and wellbeing is really important. We want to support you in any areas where you may feel you are struggling. 

  • Financial support

    We have a financial policy covering all aspects of what we can support and assist with, which will apply to you at different stages of your independence.

    We may also be able to help in emergencies.

  • Who is a care leaver?

    The Children Leaving Care Act 2000 outlines the criteria for what it means to be a care leaver, using four descriptions: eligible, relevant, former relevant, and qualifying.

  • Trafford's Care Leaver Offer

    To qualify for the support set out in this guide, you must have been cared for by Trafford for a period of at least 13 weeks (or periods amounting to 13 weeks) beginning after your 14th birthday and including some t