Residential Children's Homes
Our residential houses provide care and support to children and young people who are looked after and accommodated, providing places for children unable to live at home.
We will ensure that:
Each child is welcomed to the house and knows what to expect during their stay.
After the initial review a Care Plan will be put in place within 6 weeks.
Each child is helped to keep in touch with family and friends, and is also helped to have a good understanding of their family history and relationships.
Each child 's health needs are met and discussions take place with you, in relation to their healthcare needs.
What is a children’s residential home?
Sometimes children can’t live with their own parents. At these times it is the council’s responsibility to make sure children are safe and well cared for. We often places children in the care of other relatives or friends, or with a foster family. In some circumstances, a children’s residential home is best for the child. In a children’s residential home children live together with the support of staff who are trained to provide compassionate care. Children’s homes can provide a safe and welcoming environment that’s as close to family life as possible.
Why we do we have children’s residential homes
In keeping with our values, and as the de facto parent, we treat children in our care as though they were a valued member of our own families and therefore we want them to stay as close to home as possible. We want to be able to look after more children in their home borough, in areas they are familiar with and where they can thrive.
What happens in a children’s home?
Modern children’s homes are based on a model of care that is as close to family life as possible. Ofsted, the regulator of these settings, prefers homes that are non-institutional and homely.
We provide accommodation and therapeutic support for children of all genders who are between the ages of 10 and16 years, who have the opportunity to return to family settings where it's in their best interests to do so.
