Promoting Independence – Information for carers and workers
Devon’s approach to promoting independence – our core principles
The following page describes the core principles which underpin our approach to promoting independence.
Expectations for practice
The following page sets out our expectations for how we work with care-experienced young people to promote their independence.
Stages of promoting independence
The following page lists the different stages of a young person’s transition to adulthood and what promoting independence looks like at each of those stages.
Care leavers protocol
This protocol aims to support a young people leaving care to apply for Universal Credit (UC) prior to their 18th birthday.