On this page you will find out about:
- Leaving Care Local Offer – Information on money, training, rights and more from the Leaving Care Service.
- Transition Guide – Are you getting ready to move into your own home?
- The Family Business – work and training opportunities
- Grand Mentors – Mentoring
Welcome to the Leaving Care Local Offer
Leaving Care Local Offer – for all you need to know as a care leaver
What is the Leaving Care Local Offer?
The Leaving Care Local Offer sets out how Suffolk County Council and partner organisations support children in care and care leavers to live their best life as they transition to adulthood.
Find out more and read about the Leaving Care Local Offer
If English is your second language then we have the following translations available of the Leaving Care Local Offer. Get in touch with us if you would like to request this information in another language, please contact [email protected]
If you are at risk or are worried that another young person is at risk call 0808 800 4005 (for free, at any time).
Transition Guide
The Family Business
The Family Business is Suffolk County Council’s innovative employment model, designed to empower care leavers on their journey to success.
It includes ring-fenced apprenticeships, employment opportunities with local businesses, and a bespoke training and support programme.
To find out more please watch the video below.
You might like to visit the IMO website – write, speak, share.
IMO is a voice for young people in care and for care leavers.
It is somewhere you can share stories, experiences and achievements, get and give advice, and find loads of great free stuff!
Visit their website: imohub.org.uk
Grand Mentors
If you’re 16-25 years old you might like to have a Grand mentor. Grand mentors are 50+ year old volunteers with Volunteering Matters, who offer their wisdom and life experiences to help you get to where you want to be.
They offer weekly check ins and can help with (for example) advice, motivation, socialising, reaching goals.
Sound like a good idea? Get in touch, details on the website: Grandmentors – Volunteer (Suffolk) – Volunteering Matters
Page updated on March 4th, 2026 at 04:24pm