When your child/young person turn 18 years old they legally become an adult, so they may need to make a contribution towards the cost of any care and support they receive. A financial assessment is carried out to check this and doesn't take into account a parent's/carer's finances. You can find out more by watching this short video from Rob Price, Adult Social Care, Shropshire Council.

Factsheet 7 - Paying for your care and support contains more detailed information on the process of a young person having a financial assessment and making a contribution to their care and support.