Essential maintenance

Some of our online forms will be unavailable from 5pm on Monday 14th September. The system will be back online by 9am on Thursday 17th September. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Independent living/housing

  • If you are 16 or 17 we will provide you with a safe housing option that meets your needs and helps you to understand your rights if you decide to leave care.
  • We will give you the option to stay with your foster carer until you are 21 if you and your foster carer agree to this.
  • We will provide practical support for you to move to different accommodation if you need to.
  • We will support you when you reach 18 and above to find somewhere suitable to live. You will have a priority with the housing department who we will work with on your behalf.
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