Money Box Live: Care Leavers
Summary
Money Box Live investigates the complex financial landscape for young people transitioning out of the UK care system, often without familial support. Guests Jess, Callum, and Shelby share their personal struggles with housing, budgeting, and accessing education funding, exposing a "postcode lottery" in support. Experts discuss systemic issues, the risk of homelessness, and calls for standardized, increased financial aid, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support beyond age 18.Episode description
Around 38,000 children move into care every year in the UK. That's one every 15 minutes and a significant number of looked-after children will remain in the system until they reach adulthood. So what happens then?
In this programme Felicity Hannah talks about what happens when you leave care. Without the bank of Mum and Dad, what financial support are those young people promised?
We're joined by Jess and Callum, two care leavers as well as Kirsty Doull, Care and Transitions Lead at CELCIS, which is the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, Carrie Wilson-Harrop from the Care Leavers Association and Clare Bracey, Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at the care leavers charity, Become.
Presented and Produced by Felicity Hannah. Producer: Neil Morrow Editor: Jess Quayle
(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 26th June, 2024)