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Family, Friends and Support Networks

We know that having positive, supportive relationships is one of the most important things in helping you feel happy, safe and connected. Relationships can provide encouragement, advice, a sense of belonging and practical help as you move into adulthood.

Relationships look different for everyone. The people who are important to you may include family members, siblings, former foster carers, friends, partners, professionals, employers, mentors, neighbours, faith groups or other people in your community. We will support you to identify the people who matter most to you and help you strengthen and maintain these relationships where it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Talk to Your Personal Adviser

You do not have to work through this on your own.

They can help you:

    • Identify the people who are important in your life.
    • Stay in touch with family members, siblings, former carers and other important people where it is safe and appropriate.
    • Rebuild relationships if this is something you would like and it is in your best interests.
    • Include important people in your planning and decision-making if you would like them involved.
    • Build a support network that can continue into adulthood.

Share this information with your Personal Adviser (PA). They can help you understand your options, access support, complete applications, contact services and make sure you receive the help you are entitled to.

If you are unsure where to start, speaking to your PA is often the best first step. They can help you turn information into an action plan that works for you.

We can help you:

  • Meet new people through education, employment, training and volunteering.
  • Find local activities, hobbies and community groups.
  • Feel connected to your local community.
  • Reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation.
  • Build confidence and develop positive social connections.

We can help you:

  • Meet new people through education, employment, training and volunteering.
  • Find local activities, hobbies and community groups.
  • Feel connected to your local community.
  • Reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation.
  • Build confidence and develop positive social connections.

We can help you understand:

  • What healthy relationships look like.
  • How to build trust and respect in relationships.
  • Setting boundaries and communicating your needs.
  • Healthy friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships.
  • Where to get advice if you are worried about a relationship.

We can help you understand:

  • What healthy relationships look like.
  • How to build trust and respect in relationships.
  • Setting boundaries and communicating your needs.
  • Healthy friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships.
  • Where to get advice if you are worried about a relationship.

We can support you to recognise and stay safe from:

  • Bullying and harassment.
  • Exploitation.
  • Coercive or controlling behaviour.
  • Domestic abuse.
  • Unhealthy or toxic relationships.

We'll make sure you know where to get support and who to talk to if you're worried about your safety or wellbeing.

We can support you to recognise and stay safe from:

  • Bullying and harassment.
  • Exploitation.
  • Coercive or controlling behaviour.
  • Domestic abuse.
  • Unhealthy or toxic relationships.

We'll make sure you know where to get support and who to talk to if you're worried about your safety or wellbeing.

Your Personal Advisor will:

  • Talk to you about the people who are important to you.
  • Consider your relationships and support networks when developing your My Life, My Future Plan.
  • Help identify any support you may need through your Independent Living Skills Assessment.
  • Support you to build the confidence and skills needed for adult life.

Your Personal Advisor will:

  • Talk to you about the people who are important to you.
  • Consider your relationships and support networks when developing your My Life, My Future Plan.
  • Help identify any support you may need through your Independent Living Skills Assessment.
  • Support you to build the confidence and skills needed for adult life.