Project Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care in England
Funding The programme has received £16m to cover the costs of the national implementation team and local programmes
Purpose To improve outcomes and life chances for children and young people in care with the most complex needs
Background A national drive to improve the outcomes for children and young people in the care system prompted a search for programmes with the biggest impact. An approach developed by the Oregon Social Learning Center in the US had been shown to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable young people. The programme was the basis for the Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care in England (MTFCE) scheme, which began in 2002 with a series of pilots.
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