Young People Now understands that the role of personal advisers is likely to remain part of the Government's plans for future services outlined in its youth green paper, but their remit and who they will be accountable to is under review.
Carolyn Caldwell, chief executive of the association, hinted that Connexions could be adapted to fit in with a more integrated system of services, although she saw the current organisation as a solid base to build on.
She would not be drawn on possible reforms, but acknowledged that the organisation was in a "critical phase".
"The Government is looking for better integration and co-ordination of services and wants to simplify the multiple funding streams and fragmented accountability," she said. "Connexions, already a recognised partnership brand, is a solid base on which to build such integration."
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