Staying put

• If you live in a residential unit or supported lodgings. Your worker will explain the other options you have, as part of your pathway plan needs assessment
• If your foster carer does not want you to continue living with them. This could be because they want to foster younger children
• In very rare cases, your worker may feel that staying with your carers is not the best option for you. They will explain why they feel this with you and your carers. You can challenge the decision if you feel strongly that it is right for you to stay. Your reviews are a good place to do this. If you think it would help, we can make sure you have an advocate to support you.

It is really important that your plans to stay put with your carers are included in your pathway plan.