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What is a care experienced young person?

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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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