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Publication - Advice and guidance

Care Leaver Payment – Guidance for Recipients

Published
1 April 2026
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families
ISBN
9781807751197

The Scottish Government introduced the Care Leaver Payment on 1 April 2026 to help young people overcome financial barriers as they leave care and move into independent living. This guidance document is designed for young people who will get the payment.

Supporting documents

Care Leaver Payment – Guidance for Recipients April
File type
7 page PDF
File size
303.5 kB
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