We are here for you
As your corporate parents, we want the best for you. We want to help you reach your goals and live a happy life.
While you are in care (or in a Staying Put placement), there will be adults around you to help and support you. This might be your foster carer, your Personal Adviser, or other people who care about you.
They will help you learn the skills and confidence you need to grow into an independent adult, when the time is right for you.
We will work alongside you to help you get ready for adult life.
Looking after yourself
We will help you learn how to take care of your health and yourself, including how to:
- eat a fairly healthy, balanced diet
- shop for food and essentials
- cook and prepare food safely
- wash your clothes
- get enough sleep
- look after your personal hygiene
- book and go to health appointments, like the doctor, dentist or optician
- know what to do if you feel unwell
Staying safe and feeling strong
We will help you stay safe and build confidence so you can:
- cope with new adult experiences
- understand safe sex and contraception
- know the risks around drugs and alcohol
- spot unsafe situations and protect yourself
- understand unhealthy or abusive relationships
- manage your behaviour and keep yourself and others safe
Education, training and work
We will support you to take part in education, training or work, and help you to:
- meet expectations like being on time and reliable
- stay motivated
- apply for courses or jobs
- ask for help or advice when you need it
Free time and social life
We will help you learn how to enjoy your free time by supporting you to:
- plan activities and hobbies
- spend time on your own when needed
- make travel plans and get where you need to go
Where you live
We will help you feel confident in your home, so you can:
- follow the rules of supported accommodation
- learn practical skills to run your own home
- understand what it means to be a tenant
- be a good neighbour
Relationships
We will help you build positive relationships, including how to:
- accept support from people in your community
- choose healthy relationships with friends, family and others
Money
We will help you learn how to manage your money, including how to:
- budget with the money you have
- avoid getting into debt
- protect yourself from scams or being taken advantage of
Parenthood
If you become a parent, we will help you understand:
- what it means to be a good parent
- how important it is to put a child’s needs first