Sixteen Plus Service

Some young people think of leaving care as ‘the instant expectation of adulthood’. They are suddenly expected to know how to cook their own meals, run a home and manage their finances without additional support.

As a result of this Holly Lodge believes that offering 16+ home before leaving care can be hugely beneficial towards our young people’s transitions. We provide safe, comfortable homes for care leavers, homeless teenagers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, where they can learn the important self-management skills, they will need when they matriculate to independent living.

Our young people are further supported in the following areas.

• To register with local health providers
• Access to education, employment and training
• Support with future housing
• Access to counselling and support in areas such as drug and alcohol, sexuality, sexual health, anger management, self- harm, safeguarding etc.
• Financial advice and assistance
• Access to advocacy services
• Support in joining the Care Leavers Association and a national voice for peer support and guidance