Supported care
What does it involve?
- Providing a home for a young person until they are 21. Some young people may choose to move on before they are 21, so some flexibility will be required.
- Working in partnership with Social Workers and other professionals to prepare young people and help them to develop the skills needed to manage the transition into adulthood and independence. This will include attending some meetings and contributing to care plans.
- Supported caring does not require the carer to give up their employment or interests, as the young people have a degree of independence and can be left on their own.