The Therapeutic Fostering Scheme is a county wide service offering family placements to children aged 3-12 years. The aim of the scheme is to provide a therapeutic environment for children with complex emotional needs, to make a positive difference to their future.
Who needs Therapeutic Fostering?
Children who are offered places in the Therapeutic Fostering Scheme have suffered neglect and/or abuse in their early childhood. They are likely to have experienced many moves within the care system including unplanned disruptions. They may find it difficult to trust adults so their behaviour can be challenging and rejecting. These children need lots of time and consistent care.
What are the benefits of being a Therapeutic Foster Carer?
- An annual income plus child fostering allowances
- Initial and ongoing training
- Individual support for yourself and your family
- Therapeutic support for the child
- Regular respite arrangements
- Contact with other foster families for mutual support and social activities
What do you need to become a Therapeutic Foster Carer?
- To be at home full time
- To have a separate bedroom for the child.
- To be prepared to give a high level of individual care, time and space to the child or young person
- To be able to make a long term commitment and provide stability to the child
- Experience of working with children
- To be able to work with a team of multi disciplinary professionals
Find out more
For more information please telephone 01604 432550 and ask to speak to a member of the Therapeutic Fostering Team.