Care Leavers App

Engage with care experienced young people, providing support and guidance in an app co-produced by them.

The Care Leavers App is being used by local authorities throughout the UK to support and help young people leaving care. Co-produced with care leavers through a series of engagement and participation workshops held with young people across the country, the App is available on both iOS and Android mobile phone operating systems and in multiple languages.

The App enhances the experience of young people transitioning into adulthood by giving them access to critical information and the ability to contact their personal advisors and social workers quickly and easily.

Features

Real time feed of apprenticeship opportunities
Interactive budget planner
Customisable design and content
Searchable directory of local services and support groups
Discounts and offers
Events calendar
Mini address book and 'favourites'
Health passport
Content available in multiple languages and with accessibility tools
Secure, private messaging between young people and leaving care teams
Digital outcomes tool
Digital pathway plan
Reporting on statistics and app usage
Bespoke and unlimited surveys
Virtual memory box to store and access loved memories, documents and videos
Designed to function with or without an internet/wifi connection or phone data

Benefits

Evidencing effective dissemination of the authorities’ legal duties in relation to policies around supporting to care leavers.
Improves co-ordination of financial assistance and providing advice and assistance with Care Leavers.
Increases engagement with care leavers through meaningful participation using digital tools that young people use in their day-to-day lives.
Optimises staffing resources and processes relating to leaving care support saving over £100k+ per annum in operational costs alone*

*figures based on Care Leaver ROI calculator

Outcomes

Improved in touch figures
Increased rate of transition to independent living
Reduction in NEETs
Increased take up of local services
Reduced social isolation

“Care Leavers have told us that good communication is critical to everything we do. That’s why we’re working with focusgov to develop the GMCA Care Leavers App. There is a great deal of enthusiasm for this new development.”
Cllr Mark Hunter - GMCA
“I really like the “Bee Connected concept, everything looks great”
Young Person - GMCA
"I find it really useful to look at information that I sometimes forget, especially bits about the local offer or who to contact if my PA is not in work"
Young Person - Nottinghamshire Council
"It helps us be clear on what is offered, who to contact and so we can be ensure that we can work better together to achieve positive outcomes for our children and young people"
Service Manager, Looked After and Leaving Care - Nottinghamshire Council
"The app is a brilliant source of information for young people and also for anyone who supports young people, Social Workers, Personal Advisors, IROs, Carers, Support Workers everywhere"
Team Member - Hull Council
"I think the app is a great thing for Care Leavers and anyone really in Hull. The best thing I have found about the app is the offers as we are all in need right now of money"
Young Person - Hull Council
“I think the best is ‘Info & Advice section’, and the opportunities’ section is the best for me because they have a load of information that is very useful in day-to-day life.”
Young Person - London Borough of Hounslow
“The app is a bespoke tool that will speed up access to current information and services in a medium that young prefer to use, ultimately ensuring sustained engagement"
Councillor Lily Bath, Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Learning and Employment
“Our care leavers and professionals often compliment us about the accessibility and content within the app, and we do believe our joint work has enabled us to improve our local offer and commitment to care leavers.”
South Gloucestershire Team
“It’s been very useful to directly access services and to understand what is available and communicate this with young people”
Personal Advisor, Redcar and Cleveland Council

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