Staying put

It might not be possible for care leavers to stay put if:

• You live in a residential unit or supported lodgings. Your social worker will explain other options as part of your pathway plan needs assessment.
• 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 social worker feels that staying with your carers is not the best option for you. They will explain why to 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 support from an advocate.

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