The young people's service

The Young People's Service is for young people 15+ who are:
  • In care;
  • Preparing to leave care
  • Have already left care
16 + vulnerable in need
They will make sure you are provided with the right opportunities to enable you to achieve your aims for the future until you are 18.
If you are a care leaver
The service will be provided until you reach 21, or 25 if you are in full-time education.
The service is made up of specialist staff including: Young Person's Adviser, Supporting Lodgings Service; Accommodation Adviser.

Help and support available to you!

The service is here to help you prepare for your future. This means you will receive help with:
  • Developing life skills
  • Benefit advice and financial issues
  • Making claims for benefits
  • Finding appropriate accommodation
  • The law and legal rights
  • Personal support
  • Health issues and sexual health
  • Reaching decisions regarding employment, training and education
Contact Information
The Young People's Service
Council Offices

Green Lane
Spennymoor

DL16 6JQ

Telephone: 03000 262271
First Contact/Out of Hours: 03000 267979

Information available: