Crisis & Support fund or food bank must be applied for in instance - Apply in Connections on computer or PA can apply for as well if no access. Use crisis fund to apply needed that benefit claim is in progress & advance repayable if receive for food parcels or Emergencies/crisis backdated claim (not if on UC) emergency funds Only if Crisis & Support fund not available then cash will be considered in emergency - Managers Discretion P.A. and young person top up electricity key, shop for food & provide a receipt. ADDITIONAL When these payments are not given by the carer such as semi-independent accommodation or supported lodgings a payment of £100 per event will be Allowance for birthday and celebration for 16/17 year £100 made. olds who are not living in foster or residential care The social worker will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or activity. Birthday and celebration allowances for 19th birthday The PA will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or £20 onwards activity. A gift can be purchased for significant event house warming, celebrating – Significant events. £20 academic success, birth of a child. PA to agree with IYSS Manager. E.G: gym or swimming pool membership - Discretion of IYSS Manager Reviewed via Pathway Plan and all on a case by case basis. Social and Leisure: Hobbies/Activities Up to £500 per year Young people to make contribution to ensure affordability over longer period This could be after an initial period of full support staged to take more responsibility for your own outgoings as you work towards financial independence Young people will be invited to celebrate their To be held in late June/ July. successes at the annual leaving care celebration event Lessons amount to be If required by your work or part of your career path and linked in pathway plan. negotiated usually 5 Driving Lessons Managers Discretion. matched by young person. If parent or/and manager agree and signed written agreement recorded: Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for Motorbikes Test paid for Young person must buy the bike and the safety equipment.
Emergencies/crisis Use crisis fund to apply for food parcels or emergency funds Crisis & Support fund or food bank must be applied for in instance - Apply in Connections on computer or PA can apply for as well if no access. needed that benefit claim is in progress & advance repayable if receive backdated claim (not if on UC) Only if Crisis & Support fund not available then cash will be considered in emergency - Managers Discretion P.A. and young person top up electricity key, shop for food & provide a receipt. ADDITIONAL Allowance for birthday and celebration for 16/17 year olds who are not living in foster or residential care £100 When these payments are not given by the carer such as semi-independent accommodation or supported lodgings a payment of £100 per event will be made. The social worker will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or activity. Birthday and celebration allowances for 19th birthday onwards £20 The PA will discuss with the young person to ensure it is spent on a present or activity. Significant events. £20 A gift can be purchased for significant event – house warming, celebrating academic success, birth of a child. PA to agree with IYSS Manager. Social and Leisure: Hobbies/Activities Up to £500 per year E.G: gym or swimming pool membership - Discretion of IYSS Manager Reviewed via Pathway Plan and all on a case by case basis. Young people to make contribution to ensure affordability over longer period This could be after an initial period of full support staged to take more responsibility for your own outgoings as you work towards financial independence Young people will be invited to celebrate their successes at the annual leaving care celebration event To be held in late June/ July. Driving Lessons Lessons amount to be negotiated usually 5 matched by young person. If required by your work or part of your career path and linked in pathway plan. Managers Discretion. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for Motorbikes Test paid for If parent or/and manager agree and signed written agreement recorded: Young person must buy the bike and the safety equipment.
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