A Staying Put arrangement refers to a situation where a young person who has been living in foster care continues to reside in the foster home after reaching the age of 18.
It grants foster children in England the right to remain with their foster families after they turn 18, providing both the young person and the carer agree. This arrangement recognizes the strong attachments foster children often form with their carers and aims to support their transition into adulthood.
Why staying put matters
- Continuity: Staying Put allows young people to maintain stability and continuity by remaining in a familiar environment.
- Education and Training: It provides an opportunity for foster youth to pursue education and training beyond their 18th birthday.
- Transition to Independence: Staying Put eases the transition into independent living, giving young people more time to develop essential life skills.
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