Staying put

Other considerations

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 have to have a DBS criminal records check. If you have committed serious offences you might not be able to stay. This is something that will be discussed in your earliest reviews
If your carer does continue to foster, there may be some extra rules that need to be added to your living agreement
You will be expected to show that you are learning and using the skills you need when you do move out. For example, budgeting, DIY, cleaning and cooking