Staying put

If your foster carer and you decide that you would like to remain living with them, then we will support you to do that under a staying put arrangement. This can last until you are 21.

Staying put allows you to stay with your foster carers so that you can get further help and support with independent living skills. You will have responsibilities such as paying board and other independent living skills. All of this is to prepare you for when you move on.

Staying put will help you maintain a supportive relationship with your foster carers.

Your social worker, foster carer and PA will be able to discuss this option with you.

If you decide to stay, we will help you apply for independent accommodation after you are 21.