Placements

The skills and experience of our carers as part of a package of child-centred services enable SFS to offer a range of placements right across the age range from babies to teenagers.

Assessment

Decisions about children should be grounded in evidence-based knowledge. Qualified staff provide multi-disciplinary assessments as part of the local authority care plan for court, possible reunification with birth family and planning for permanency, including concurrent planning.

Short-Term

Task-centred placements to offer child security during the development of their care plan.

Emergency And Respite

Out 24-hour service allows us to place a child at any time of the day or night.

Bridging

Bridging forms part of a long-term plan for a child who is being prepared for adoption of long-term permanent fostering.

Long-Term Permanency

We are able to offer permanent care with some carers who welcome this commitment.

Independence and Aftercare

We ease the transition for young people into independent living plus outreach support.

Sibling Groups

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

Parent and Child

Assessment and development of parenting skills around a structured programme.

Disabilities

Several carers have developed expertise in caring for children with a disability and welcome the challenge of providing this special resource.