Standard Placements

Standard Fostering Placements are for children and young people with complex needs. These may be characterised by extremely challenging behaviour, numerous placement disruptions or significant stays in residential care including secure units.

FFI staff and carers operate in an ethos of reflective practice. They form part of a multi-disciplinary team that support the child's holistic needs, in line with our Team Parenting™ model of fostering.

Team Parenting™ fostering placement are sustained and supported by a team of specialist workers who offer practical, emotional and informed support, underpinned by attachment and systemic theories. This practice is further developed by a focused training programme for staff and carers. Learn more about Team Parenting™.

Standard Fostering Placement services

All standard fostering placements include the following:

Matching, risk assessment and regular Link Social Worker contact
Support for contact, participation and social activities
Support to foster carers from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including opportunities for therapeutic consultation
Identification of appropriate education provision, ongoing support and educational outcomes monitoring
Specific education, health and placement stability outcomes achieved for the young people fostered with FFI in a Standard Fostering Placement are routinely monitored and reported.

Please call us on 1850 211593 to request more information about Standard Fostering Placements

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