Transitions and Aftercare
Planned, supported moves to family, foster care, semi-independent living, or independence at 18+.
Every placement has a destination
A residential placement is not an end-point; it is part of a young person’s journey. From the day a young person arrives at Hub Haven Ltd, we are thinking about where they are heading and what they need to get there safely. That destination might be a return to family, a move to foster care, a step into semi-independent living, or independence at 18+. Whatever it is, we plan for it.
* Possible destinations we support *
Return home to family or kinship care, where safe and assessed
Move to semi-independent or supported accommodation
Move to foster care, including step-down to long-term fostering
Move to another regulated setting where this is in the young person’s best interests
Independence at 18+, with a robust Pathway Plan in place
* How we prepare a young person *
Transition planning is woven into daily care, not bolted on at the end. Depending on the young person’s age, plan, and readiness, this includes:
• Independent living skills: cooking, budgeting, laundry, shopping, appointments
• Identity and document support: ID, NI number, bank account, GP registration
• Education and training pathways: post-16 options, college, apprenticeships, employment
• Emotional preparation for change, including familiarisation visits to the next placement
• Maintaining relationships and trusted networks across the transition
• Pathway Plan input from the young person, with their voice central
* Aftercare and continuing connection *
Where appropriate and agreed with the placing authority, we support continuing connection after a young person has moved on. Endings matter; we approach them as carefully as beginnings.
* When a placement isn’t right *
Sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, a placement is not the right match. Where this is the case, we work transparently and quickly with the placing authority to plan a safe move, prioritising the young person’s wellbeing above all else. We do not lose contact with a young person because a placement ends.
Referral and Partnership?
We are always happy to talk through how our home model could suit a young person you are placing. To discuss a referral, contact Rebecca Saunders (Director) on enquiries@hubhaven.co.uk or 07878 843579.