LAC Info Pack 2018 - Local Offer EC8518-3 LAC Info Pack 2018 - Local Offer | Page 6

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We know how important it is that you know where you will live
once you leave care. Your Personal Adviser will discuss options
with you. We will consider your age; personal circumstances;
your wishes; and your needs as set out in your Pathway
Plan. Your Personal Adviser will help you to find suitable
accommodation and provide support to you as you move on.
Options:
• If this is what you and your foster carers want, support
you to remain with your foster carers under a ‘Staying Put’
arrangement until you are 21
• Supported accommodation if you are assessed as needing
this in your pathway plan
• Support to identify and access different independent housing
options including social housing or a private tenancy.
Care leavers aged 18-20 years are treated as a priority need
group in homelessness legislation and Ealing Homeless Persons
Unit can be approached directly or you can ask your Personal
Adviser or the Aftercare service for help should you need to.
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