Being Looked After

Lots of mixed up feelings and
Confusion in your head.
Not knowing what's gonna happen
Or where your gonna lay your head.
Hearing stories of what cares like,
Some good, some bad,
Feeling really anxious,
But mostly sad.
It can be a good experience,
As well as weird and a bit strange.
Just knowing things will get better,
As your life begins to change.
So stop feeling so scared
Just smile and be BRAVE

Kerrie (care experienced, 19)

Being looked after means that it has been arranged for you to live away from home, and most probably away from your mum and dad.

It can be a very difficult and upsetting time and there might be lots of things that you would like to know about what is going to happen and what it will be like.

In this section of the site, we will try and provide you with information that can help you understand what happens when you become looked after.