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Supported lodgings providers (SLP) provide homes for care-experienced young adults aged 18 to 25 as they move towards independence.
They provide a safe place and guide young people in developing the practical and emotional skills required to live as independent adults. These can include cooking, washing, completing job applications and managing emotions.
Like fostering, the young person stays with your family. However, they usually will be more independent and will normally transport themselves to their employment or training.
Why become a supported lodgings provider
As well as our normal benefits, supported lodgings providers will:
Guide young adults towards stability and independence.
Receive a 100% Council Tax exemption.
Provide less intensive intervention to the young people they support than other foster cares do with younger foster children.
Continue to work alongside providing supported lodgings.
Who can provide supported lodgings
Over 21s of any background, relationship status, sexual orientation, working status, or faith can provide supported lodgings. You just need:
- A desire to make a difference and develop as a foster carer
- A spare bedroom in stable accommodation
- No child-related convictions
- Some childcare experience
As a less intensive type of fostering, SLP hosts come from a range of situations. Whether you're recently retired, live alone, work full-time or have a family at home, supported lodgings could be the type of fostering for you.
What it's like being a supported lodgings provider
"What I enjoy is seeing young people progressing and making the most of opportunities that present themselves. They don't always get it right and need that person who they can come to when there's something they need help with. It's so rewarding when they achieve personal goals, whether in education, work or successful relationships."
Find out more about being a supported lodgings provider by watching Julie and Ian's story.
Fees
You could be paid upwards of £400 per week for providing supported lodgings.