Specialist Therapeutic Fostering Programme

Formerly known as Teen Scheme. This is an integrated approach with the Western Health and Social Care Trust that provides therapeutic support to specialist foster carers and the young people in their care who have experienced high levels of trauma.

Extern staff work with young people aged 8-17 years by developing a supportive relationship with the child and their carers and collaborating with LAC Therapeutic services to put in place the most individualised support for the child.

CONTACT:
Charlene O’Connor
Social Work Manager WHSCT
Tel: 02871865158

LOCATION: Western Health & Social Care Trust Area, Northern Ireland

HELPING: Young People & Families

HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE? Referrals to this project are made via social services

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