{"id":3030,"date":"2024-03-22T18:11:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T18:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/?post_type=article&#038;p=3030"},"modified":"2024-09-04T09:35:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T09:35:23","slug":"moving-from-childrens-services-to-adult-services","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/moving-from-childrens-services-to-adult-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving from children&#8217;s services to adult services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before your child is 18, their support is usually arranged through your local council\u2019s Children\u2019s Services. As your child gets older there will come a time when their support moves from Children\u2019s Services to Adult Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This change usually happens on their 18<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> birthday. But there will be a period of at least two\u00a0 years before they turn 18, when work is done to prepare for this change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This period of overlap between the services, and the communication involved, is called the Transition period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transition can sometimes be a challenging process as things are changing, but there is lots of support to help you and your child navigate your way through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As your child grows up, there will be lots of aspects of their life that you will need to think about. This might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">what they would like to do when they leave school<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">their options of further education, work, or apprenticeships<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">changes in benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">what support they and you need<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">what can be expected from a legal point of view.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This page focuses on how the Transition should be managed to maintain the support your child needs. You can find other helpful resources at the bottom of this page to guide you about other parts of their life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When should I start thinking about the Transition from children\u2019s to adult services?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moving from children\u2019s to adult services takes at least two years to plan. Children\u2019s and adult\u2019s service workers must have some overlap during the transition period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adult services must know your child is coming, and you must know who you will be working with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may already have a Child\u2019s Plan in place and be familiar with the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) model of working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If not, please ask your child\u2019s school about it. GIRFEC is the way to bring professionals together to plan for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The professionals from adult services must be invited to attend the Child\u2019s Plan meetings at least one year in advance of them leaving school. It is vital that adult services professionals attend the Child\u2019s Plan meetings and have enough notice to ensure your child\u2019s support continues as smoothly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To attend the meeting one year in advance, those who need to be involved must be identified, invited to it, and have confirmed their attendance. This can take time, which is why it is helpful to start the conversation and transition planning early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some say it is never too early to start discussing next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The professional contact you deal with in children&#8217;s services should be able to find out who the contact will be in adult services. If they do not know, it is their job to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Lead Professional (the main person you deal with about your Child\u2019s Plan) should make sure all this happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Parents and children should have met the professionals they are going to be involved with in adult services before their 18<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If this is not happening, you can contact the professionals, or get support from an advocacy organisation to help you. You can find your local advocacy service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siaa.org.uk\/find-an-advocate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What might my child need support with as they become an adult?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As your child prepares to leave school and move from children\u2019s to adult services, decisions will have to be made. This includes what they want to do next and what types of support they need in future to enable them to fulfil their potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Like with any young person, it is important for you and your child to think about what they would like to do as they get older. This includes exploring what options are available to them when they leave school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you and your child have a plan of what to do, this will make moving on a lot easier. It can be a really exciting time to explore what is out there and what is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Those involved in the Child\u2019s Plan meetings can help you find out what exists and can help you explore options. Speaking to the careers adviser in school may also be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researching yourself, discussing possibilities with your child and speaking to other parents can help you see what is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All of this takes time, so the sooner you spend some time thinking about it and discussing it with your child, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Questions you might want to think about are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will your child go to work, go to college, university, voluntary work, apprenticeship or other training programme?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What support is needed for your child to do what they want?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will you and your child want to manage their own support, or might they go somewhere that has support already in place?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need to visit places to see if they are appropriate for your child? If so, this should be in the transition plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will anything need to be adapted? If so, this must be considered at least two years in advance, especially if building work must be done like adding a hoist or creating a suitable bathroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What training might be needed for staff in your child\u2019s place of work or study?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does anyone from the college\/ university\/ workplace your child is interested in, need to be invited to the Child\u2019s Plan meeting to discuss the support they may need and how it can work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I get help with all this?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sometimes there can be a lot to think about and it might be hard to know where to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can look online for ideas, talk to other parents, get in contact with places for more information, ask the professionals involved to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Often parents and their child can find the solutions that suit them best, and work with the professionals to get them in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also want to talk to an Independent Support Organisation who can help you and your child think about what they want to do when they get older, and the support they might need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can find details for these organisation using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/find-help\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find Help<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> search tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next steps<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a look at the <strong>Resources<\/strong> section below for more help and advice around Transition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your child gets older there will come a time when their support moves from children\u2019s services to adult services. Preparing and planning for this change is known as the transition period. 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