People that can help you

Help when you are leaving care, including the Leaving Care team, Children and Young People’s services and employment and training support.

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Services that can help you

Find services and support that can help you as you leave care, including advice on health, housing, money and everyday life

Housing advice – Thrive 16+

Housing support for young people aged 16 to 25 in Somerset, including supported accommodation and help if you are homeless or at risk

Citizens Advice

This service can help with lots of things and can provide practical advice

Education, employment and training support

Support for care leavers with education, training and work, including careers advice, travel help and work experience

Youth clubs, groups and activities

Services that can point you in the right direction

Asylum support

If you are a young person seeking asylum we will help you get the support and advice you need

Health services and support

Information about health services, including doctors, mental health support, and how to get the care you need in Somerset

Young parents

For care leavers who are pregnant, preparing to become a parent or with a child or children

Somerset Probation and the Somerset Youth Justice Team

Find out how to contact, who they are and what they do