Looked after children

Factsheet explaining the universal credit rules for kinship carers.

Factsheet explaining the benefits and tax credits rules for kinship carers.

This factsheet covers the impact on benefits if children are looked after and accommodated by the local authority.

Council tax for young care leavers, claiming benefit in the summer vacation, student funding and more.

Produced in conjunction with the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum, this factsheet explains the special benefit rules affecting some young care leavers and young people in 'continuing care'.