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Placement Choice

Assessment

Decisions about children and young people should be grounded in evidence based knowledge. Qualified staff provide multi disciplinary assessments as part of the Local Authority Care Plan.

Short term

Task centred placements to offer children and young people short-term care whilst plans are made for the child's future by the Local Authority.

Emergency and unplanned placements

In instances where a child or young person needs a fostering placement for a few nights, sometimes longer, depending on the circumstances. Placements can be arranged at short notice and we offer a 24 hour emergency service to support these requests.

Bridging

Forms part of a long term plan for the child, who is being prepared for adoption or long-term permanent fostering.

Long-term & Permanency

Is where adoption is not an option, and the foster carer cares for a child/young person up to and into independence.  We are able to offer permanent care with some carers who welcome this commitment.

Sibling Groups

We ensure that sibling relationships are maintained, whether this is best served by them living together or perhaps in neighbouring foster homes.

Parent and Child

This type of placement is for young people who have become Parents at a young age and who need support, assessment and development of their parenting skills within a structured programme.

Respite

Placements are provided to give parents a break, or offer additional support if they do not have their own support network. In addition, respite is also offered to our own foster carers and is available in order to support placement demands and needs.

Placements for Children with a disability

Several carers are developing specific expertise in caring for children with a disability and/or require specialist medical care. These carers welcome the challenge of providing this specialist resource.

Asylum Seeking Placements

We are currently assessing a range of foster carers, who are willing to advocate and support "unaccompanied" children and young people from outside the UK.