Residential care for children and young people
What is residential care?
We look after children under 18 who are in care. We provide a safe place to live, with 24-hour staff.
Sometimes, children may benefit from a secure residential setting for a period.
Living away from home can be hard at first, but we try to make it as comfortable and safe as we can. The Council has several homes across the area. We make sure each child gets what they need and can live well with others.
OFSTED inspect our homes to make sure they maintain proper standards of care.
Who is it for?
Children and young people come into residential care because:
- They need the help we can give them
- They might not like their foster home and want to try living somewhere else
What happens in residential care?
A social worker will keep checking on the child to make sure they are okay. They will often visit and see how the child is doing. They will have regular meetings to make sure living in our home is still the best choice for them.
We help children go to school and do well in their studies. We encourage them to be healthy and join in with sports and fun activities. We also plan holidays and trips to create happy memories.
We help young people get ready for the next stage in their lives when it’s time to transition out of residential care. We stay in touch with them for as long as they want.
When we can, we also help children keep strong ties with their family. We know this is very important for them.
