Lifelong Links guides

What is Lifelong Links?

Lifelong Links helps to bring together people who care about you. This can be people you know well, people you have not seen for a while (like a former teacher or carer) and even relatives who you have not yet met. Together, you meet and plan for how those who care about you can best help you now and in the future. This meeting is called a family group conference.

Who else is involved?

Your social worker and carer can help you if you want them to. A Lifelong Links co-ordinator will also meet with you to get to know you. They will find the people you are happy to have in your life and bring them together.

How can Lifelong Links help me?

By getting together people who you are happy to have in your life, who you can turn to and who will help you in different ways as you grow up.

You can learn more about your family history by finding family and friends who you care about and who care about you.

How do I take part in Lifelong Links?

Just talk to your social worker or carer and ask them to contact Lifelong Links. Coventry City Council’s contact: lifelonglinks@coventry.gov.uk

Do I have to take part?

No, it is your choice. Even if you say yes and then change your mind, that is fine. Just tell your co-ordinator or social worker.