Help Safeguard a Vulnerable Teen in Crisis

I’m currently supporting a young woman who has just turned 18. I’m keeping her details private to protect her, but I want to share enough context so the right people can understand what’s needed.

She is autistic, still completing her schooling, and has a long history of mental and physical health challenges. She also grew up in a home that was unsafe for many years.

When she turned 18, parental support was withdrawn and she suddenly had nowhere safe to go. She ended up in my care because I couldn’t turn her away — but this situation is far more than one person can manage alone.

She is now safe and working with her psychologist, and she’s beginning to stabilise. I’m deeply grateful for that. At the same time, things are urgent. We need proper professional guidance in place to ensure she is protected and that the next steps are handled carefully and correctly.

What we urgently need support with includes trauma-informed social work guidance, safeguarding and dependency planning, navigating financial support options, and understanding the legal pathways availab...