er appropriate, their family. Community support 6.46. The leaving care service of the responsible authority must remain a presence in the young person’s life during the period of supervision by the YOT/Probation Service. Their role is different and more extensive than that of the supervising YOT or probation officer, whose involvement will be determined by the length of any order and the care leaver’s offending behaviour rather than their wider needs. 6.47. Young people are vulnerable in the early days after release and need considerable help, both emotionally and practically, to: • readjust to living in open conditions; • meet the requirements for reporting and surveillance; • sort out finances; • settle into accommodation; • negotiate work or college; • re-establish relationships with family and friends; • avoid situations where offending may occur. 6.48. It is good practice to have some joint appointments with the care leavers, supervising YOT/probation officer and the allocated PA, so that information is shared and the young person receives an integrated service. 6.49. The PA and supervising YOT/probation officer should keep each other informed of significant events, including any changes in service delivery or plans. Whilst the care leaver continues to be supervised by criminal justice services, it will be good practice to include the supervising YOT/probation officer in reviews of the pathway plan. 6.50. It will be important to involve the young person in deciding who should participate in their review. However, should they decide to exclude their supervising YOT/probation officer, their PA would need to understand and agree their reasons for this, especially where the young person is a relevant child and has not yet reached legal adulthood. 57 Chapter 7: Planning