Steps to becoming a supported lodgings provider

Find out about the process of becoming a supported lodgings provider including checks, training, and meeting your young person

It takes about five months to be approved as a supported lodgings provider for a young person.

It involves training, assessments and learning how to empower someone over the age of 16 to live independently.

  1. Get in touch

    How to get started with the process of becoming a supported lodgings provider

  2. We visit you at home

    What happens after you apply to become a supported lodgings provider.

  3. We run some background checks

    Find out what checks we need to do to make sure you can look after young people.

  4. Attend a training course

    Find out about the training and support available to help you care for young people.

  5. Meet with the fostering and supported lodgings panel

    How the panel works and what happens next.

  6. Meet your social worker and young person

    Find out about meeting your social worker and young person.

  7. Make your placement agreement

    Find out about signing your agreement and setting a move-in date.