Supported Lodgings can help young people who are leaving our care, experience the transition to adulthood in a safe and secure environment, whilst learning emotional and practical skills that will help them thrive.
Dorset Council has significantly strengthened the support and services available for young people who have spent time in care, a recent visit from Ofsted (the office for standards in education) has found.
Tuesday 18 April 2023, saw the official opening of a new purpose-built accommodation in Weymouth, which will provide homes for up to twelve young people leaving care.
Dorset Council is inviting private landlords to work in partnership with them to provide good quality accommodation for young people leaving the care of the council.
Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Youth Voice Blog.
Dorset Council has built on a positive relationship with Hall & Woodhouse, to create valuable career and training opportunities for young adults who are leaving the care of the council.
A new home for up to five Dorset children and young people, called The Harbour, is being built in the grounds of 45 Dorchester Road, Weymouth.
More than 65 new laptops have been provided to Dorset Council care leavers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dorset Council is asking Care Leavers to complete a quick survey to help improve things.
Today, Friday 21 February, is #CareDay20. A global celebration of Children and Young People with care experience.
Jackie and Mike have provided supported lodgings for young people in their home for 25 years.
Dorset Council is supporting National Care Leavers Week 2019 which takes place from 28 October to 3 November 2019. This annual initiative recognises young people who have left looked after care and are now living independently. Saphron Gafney-Parker, left care at 17 years old. Now aged 21, Saphron is studying hairdressing and lives with her… Read more Dorset Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2019
Care leavers in Dorset will not have to pay council tax until they are 25.
