Planning your future

Early planning around your next move is the best way to ensure you get the right support. Talk to your caseworker and /or carer about whether you’ll be staying on in the home or looking at other options like renting, sharing a flat, or student accommodation.

Here are some things to think about:

• Do you want to rent your own place, or share with others?
• Do you need help finding the right place, and to learn how to pay rent?
• Do you need more than your Youth Allowance to help pay your rent?
• What about finding a job, or studying?

Whether you rent on your own or share with others, consider how you would pay the bills, look after the place and maintain good relationships with your landlord and neighbours. When you do start renting and you need support at any time, even if you’re having trouble with a landlord, reach out to Tenant Help and the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service.