 The Welsh Government wants to offer care leavers in Wales a basic income. What is a basic income? This is money given to you from the Government to help cover your basic needs. You can use it to meet your needs in whatever way you want. It doesn't matter if you're in college or already have a job. Who can get it? This is for you if you're leaving care in Wales and you're turning 18 between the 1st of July 2022 and 30th of June 2023. You don't have to join the pilot if you don't want to. How much is it? You will get £1,280 per month. It goes into your bank account either twice a month, payments of £640 once a month, payments £1,280. How long will I get it? It starts from the month after you turn 18 and lasts for two years. What do I have to use it for? There are no rules on what you spend it on. It's to pay for your everyday needs and things that are important to you. Like learning to drive, going to college, buying a car, travelling or save a little. You won't get this income forever. How do I join? Your social worker or young person's advisor will contact you before your 18th birthday. So don't worry, you won't miss out. They will help you work out if the basic income is right for you and help get you ready to receive it. Are there any rules? Yes. You must be a permanent resident in Wales at the time of leaving care or have been looked after by a Welsh local authority whilst in care elsewhere. You must have a bank, building society or credit union account. You must give the correct information and documents. This includes your address, your name, bank account or other things. You must include your basic income payment forms to ask about your income. Also, there are some situations like going to prison that may mean that your basic income payments are paused or stopped. Act other benefits? Yes, it will. In most cases, basic income will be instead of other benefits. I have a job, can I get this? Yes, any other income you get is on top of this. Will there be any help and advice as I go along? Your local authority or your young person's advisor can help you apply, fill in the forms and send the right information, set up payments including account details and payment schedules, find information on budgeting, education, work and other things to deal with issues so it can be sorted out quickly. You can also get advocacy support with any part of this basic income pilot. Do I need to give feedback? If you're taking part, we'd like to hear how is it working for you if something doesn't work? How can we improve things but you don't have to give feedback if you don't want to? One last thing, this money is for you. If someone tries to control how you spend it, use it or take it from you, talk to your young person's advisor or someone else you trust. So, if you want to know more about this basic income, you can speak to your social worker and your young person's advisor.