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
- We know looking after your family can be tough at times. We support parents, carers and families with guidance and activities so children and young people can feel safe, happy, healthy and hopeful.
- Find out more about Family support
- Search for Family support services
- No matter how much you love each other, sometimes family relationships can be tough. We support families to communicate to improve their relationships, helping to make the best decisions for the children and young people they care for.
- Search for Family group conferencing services