Support for children in care
Teams supporting children in our care
These teams look after some of the most vulnerable children and young people.
The teams:
- work together with families and carers to promote and safeguard their health and welfare
- give advice and support around healthy living
- encourage good school or college attendance
- encourage children and young people to keep in contact with parents and wider family where appropriate
Emotions and mental health video
Types of living arrangements
Foster care
Where possible, children and young people in care will live with foster carers. The team will try to match children and young people with carers whose skills and location meet their needs. This helps to them to stay in contact with their support networks.
Residential homes
Some children and young people live in residential homes. This is where children and young people are supported by their key workers to achieve their best outcomes.
Semi independent homes
Some older young people live in supported housing if this is part of their plan and they are ready to live more independently.
Things you are entitled to video
Emotional support video
Values and policies for children in care and care leavers
We have values and policies in place to make sure children get the right care. Our Pledge to children in care is our promise to children and young people in care and care leavers. This can be found in the LBBD Corporate Parenting Strategy for Children in Care and Care Leavers. Here is the link………………..