At the University of Sunderland in London we consider a care experienced young person as:
- Someone who has spent 13 weeks or more in the care of the local authority (eg foster care or children’s home) between their 14th and 16th birthday.
- Were privately fostered until the age of 16
- or who were ‘looked after’ until they were subject of a Special Guardianship Order.
If you aren't sure whether you qualify as a care experienced young person, or what you might be eligible for, please get in touch with the University of Sunderland's We Care Team on 0191 515 2216 or email care.contact@sunderland.ac.uk.
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