Moving in

This page is about moving to a Guidance Care home.

You can read it with someone you trust.

You can stop whenever you want.

1. Your feelings

Moving can feel strange.

You might feel worried.

You might feel excited.

You might feel lots of things.

You can tell an adult how you feel.

2. Before you move

Your move is planned.

Your social worker helps plan your care.

Staff at the home help too.

They need to hear what you think.

You can ask about the home.

You can ask what happens when you arrive.

3. Your home

Adults work at the home to care for you.

Ask them to tell you their names.

Ask to see your bedroom.

Ask where your things can go.

Ask them to show you the shared rooms.

You can ask the same question again.

4. Your plan

You have a plan for your care.

Ask someone to explain it.

Tell them what you enjoy.

Tell them what is difficult.

Tell them about the people who matter to you.

Your children's guide explains more about the home.

5. Your day

Staff support your learning.

Ask about your school or learning plans.

There is time for everyday activities too.

You can suggest things you would like to do.

You can ask for help.

6. People you care about

Staff support contact when it is safe and appropriate.

Contact follows your own plan.

Ask who you can see or speak to.

Ask how this will happen.

Tell staff if you miss someone.

7. Speaking up

Tell staff if something worries you.

You can talk to your social worker.

You can ask for an advocate.

An advocate helps you say what you think and want.

You can make a complaint.

Ask for help to do this.

Your questions matter.