Living with, or visiting, an approved carer in their home

For young people over 16 years old with ongoing support needs, they can be matched to an approved carer who shares their home to give them care, support and housing.

This could be for:

• short break placements
• long-term placements – with your child becoming part of someone’s household and family

In Newcastle type of supported living is known as Shared Lives and is available for young adults who have turned 18. Talk to adult social care point, or to the young person’s social worker to find out more about living with an approved carer in their home.