Support external to ARU

As well as the support that's available at ARU, you might find the following organisations helpful.

These organisations support care leavers, care experienced people, or both.

• Become – the charity for children in care and young Care Leavers.
• The Rees Foundation – helps Care Experienced people thrive by offering support throughout their life.
• The Care Leavers Foundation – offers support, encouragement, and financial assistance to Care Leavers.
• The Capstone Care Leavers Trust – awards grants to people aged 17-25 years who have been in local authority care in England or Wales and are in need. They also offer advice and guidance.
• Family Action Listening Works Service – a national out of hours phone, web and text support service for care experienced young adults aged 18-30. Open 7 days a week from 6pm to midnight, staffed by trained volunteers with paid and experienced supervisors on the line with them.
• Propel into Education - for care leavers thinking about further or higher education, including applications and beyond.