A Specialised Type Of Fostering That Supports Individual Needs
- What is therapeutic foster care?
- What are the benefits of therapeutic fostering, and of a therapeutic approach generally?
- At Changing Futures, we offer therapeutic foster care training. What does this involve?
What Is Therapeutic Foster Care?
Therapeutic foster care is a specialised type of foster care that provides therapeutic support for vulnerable children and young people with complex emotional needs or challenging behaviour as a result of childhood trauma or issues in their early life. It ensures these vulnerable children have access to the right support and the best care for their individual needs.
What Are The Benefits Of Therapeutic Fostering, And Of A Therapeutic Approach Generally?
Therapeutic fostering focuses on each child’s unique experience needs and meeting their individual needs. As mentioned, therapeutic parenting is often required in placements where there is a history of childhood trauma, which has resulted in complex behaviour and unmet needs. This requires therapeutic foster parents who are fully equipped to deal with these scenarios and can respond with sensitivity, consistency and insight. All children are different, which is why therapeutic foster care training usually covers a wide range of individual needs, in order to provide a therapeutic foster parent with all of the knowledge, experience and advice they need. One of the major benefits of a therapeutic approach is the team it requires. Social workers, support workers, the local authority and your fostering agency are all available to support your foster family. This way, you never feel out of your depth, we’re all here to help! Another benefit of therapeutic care is that you are able to help vulnerable children and young people to overcome these challenges, which is incredibly rewarding and results in healthy attachments and long-lasting bonds.
At Changing Futures, We Offer Therapeutic Foster Care Training. What Does This Involve?
Are you interested in therapeutic fostering? At Changing Futures, we offer therapeutic services and training to equip you with the skills you need to support a foster child or young person with complex needs. Our therapeutic approach to training focuses on attachment theory, systemic practice, mentalisation, developmental training, relationship-focused expertise, ongoing learning opportunities and training that builds understanding. Alongside mandatory foster care training, including first aid and fire safety, our therapeutic foster care training provides you with everything you need to meet a child’s needs. It will hopefully fill you with the confidence and certainty required to provide the best care and the right support for vulnerable children and young people, who just need a bit of extra support and understanding.
At Changing Futures Fostering, we’re a fostering agency all about providing our foster parents with the information and support they need to really make a difference in a vulnerable child’s life. If you need any more information about our therapeutic foster care training or therapeutic foster care in general, or if you have any other questions or queries, please click here to contact us. Or, please feel free to email us at admin@changingfuturesne.co.uk or give us a call on 01429 363 127 to speak to our brilliant fostering team!