If Foster Carers are caring for a young person who is 15 years and 9 months or older, there will be additional services to help them support and prepare the young person for independence including having a Personal Adviser. A Personal Advisor’s role is until the care leaver reaches 25 and is to:
- provide advice and support to the young person and keep in touch
- participate in reviews of the young person’s case
- liaise with the responsible authority in the implementation of the pathway plan
- co-ordinate the provision of services and take reasonable steps to ensure the young person makes use of such services
