What we do
Young people in care often experience broken relationships, which may end suddenly. They often won’t know or understand why these relationships have ended and this can affect their self-esteem and sense of identity.
Lifelong Links is a child centred process with the aim of establishing lasting connections and support networks early in a young person's care journey to provide stability and support throughout their time in care and into independent living and beyond. Coordinators will help to search for and find family members, either known or unknown to the young person, including other adults, such as former foster carers or teachers, who care about them. This network is then brought together through Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to make a life-long support plan with, and for the young person.
We can help with
- Supporting parents, carers and families with guidance and activities
- Find out more about Family support
- Search for Family support services
- Supporting communication to improve family relationships, helping to make the best decisions for children and young people.
- Search for Family group conferencing services