When you are 16 or over, chances are you will be preparing to leave care and thinking about where you might live.
This is when the Care & After Team will joint work with your Social Worker to help you plan your route to independence. It’s really important for you to think about what kind of support you might need.
Some young people will stay on living with their foster carer until they are 18, with the possibility of staying on longer if they are in full time education.
Some young people move between the age of 16 to 18 to a place where they have more responsibilities. This is called semi-independent living. Sometimes it can sound great to think of living on your own or with other young people – but remember that with this freedom come loads of responsibilities like cooking, limited money, cleaning, paying bills… We need to make sure you are ready to live on your own. There are lots of options available.
