Catch 22 supports care leavers with the transition from the care system to adulthood and independent living, including accessing suitable and secure accommodation. Kent 16+ operates a supported lodging scheme for young people whereby they can live within a family-type environment whilst acquiring the independent living skills and emotional resilience necessary to enable them to live independently. The carers within this scheme are approved and receive comprehensive training and on-going support and supervision from the dedicated supported accommodation officers within the service. Catch 22 services is committed to ensuring young people have the best possible chance to succeed in life, with support including:
- a dedicated worker to help each young person achieve the things that are important them
- a plan to keep track of the important things (a Pathway Plan)
- assistance in accessing and sustaining college and university
- help with gaining employability skills
- help with finances
- volunteering opportunities
- help in having their opinions heard
- referring to other specialist teams or workers
- accessing their care files.
Catch 22 services are all over and Kent and Medway to go to their website follow the link: www.catch-22.org.uk