Staying put

If you would like to 'stay put' and continue to live with your foster carer at age 18, you should consider:

• If you are not working you will need to claim benefits. This will include housing benefit that you will pay directly to your carer.
• You will be responsible for buying everything for yourself. You must pay for your own travel and any social activities.
• If your carer continues fostering or begins fostering younger children, you will need a DBS criminal records check. If you have committed serious offences you might not be able to stay. We will discuss this in your earliest reviews.
• If your carer does continue to foster, there may be extra rules added to your living agreement
• You will be expected to learn and use the skills you need when you do move out. For example, budgeting, DIY, cleaning and cooking.