The move will offer a boost to around 60 children who leave care in Islington each year.
The council said the offer, which is a central element of the Keep Care Leavers Connected campaign run by charity the Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM), will provide vital help at time when care leavers are learning to find their feet in the world and live independently.
CLNM has warned that, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, care leavers are more isolated than ever before and are relying on a virtual network of support, but for some this isn’t possible due to a lack of internet access.
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