A practical workshop to plan money guidance for people moving into independent living, based on resources that were co-designed to support young people in care to live independently.
When: Tuesday 16 July 10.30-12.30
Where: Online
Who is this event for?
Anyone who gives any kind of money guidance where people they assist do or might present as starting out in independent living for any reason, background or circumstances
Introduction to the Made of Money team at Quaker Social Action
The Made of Money (MoM) team at Quaker Social Action specialises in financial wellbeing support for individuals and families in a wide range of circumstances and situations. This workshop arises out of their Money Springboard project working primarily with money guiders supporting young people in care and care leavers.
What is the event about?
MoM has worked with care experienced young people to co-create resources & training for practitioners supporting care leavers in the process of becoming financially independent. Many money guiders will work with clients who will be making new starts for different reasons, leaving a supported environment for a new living situation. As well as people living independently for the first time, others might be returning to such a situation and could include (but aren’t restricted to) people leaving hospital, prison or a relationship involving abuse and/or violence. Come and explore how this approach might support you and your clients.
Who should attend?
Anyone who gives any kind of money guidance where people they assist do or might present as starting out in independent living for any reason, background or circumstances
What will the session cover?
· An introduction to the Made of Money team at QSA
· Introduction to independent living
· Talking to clients about planning with money
· Budgeting tools and why start with simplicity
· Clients using their money to make a place a home
· A budget as a tool to support clients’ lives.
· Issues around borrowing
· Planning for the future
Speakers
Carrie Comfort and Alison Seddon, Made of Money team, Quaker Social Action
Hosts: Lucille from Money Guiders England Network
Accessibility
This session will be delivered in English. If you require any accessibility adjustments to access this session, please contact the session organiser on moneyguidernetwork@qsa.org.uk.