Kensington and Chelsea Council is committed to making sure that, as young people who are getting ready for independence, you have the practical and emotional support needed to obtain and move into your own tenancy at the right time for you. This includes explaining the housing pathway for care leavers, and helping you understand what assistance is available to you to live independently.
As Corporate Parents it is our job to make sure that you are ready for what is next as you take those first steps into becoming independent and managing your own tenancy. We believe that we all have a responsibility to enable young people who have been in our care to have excellent opportunities as they make the transition into independent adult life. Having appropriate support and access to affordable housing can be key for you as a young adult as you strive to achieve your goals and ambitions in life. We recognise that while getting ready for your own tenancy you will need support to access longer-term housing. You will need help to understand your options and know where to go if you need extra assistance in the future.
We have designed this guidance below to highlight some of the important topics you will need to be aware of, helping you to make informed decisions while you journey through the various steps from semi independence, finding your own tenancy and moving in, while remaining independent and debt free.
