Children are often placed in a number of care settings before eventually arriving at a children’s home where they have access to more intensive support. Less intensive family-based placements, such as foster care, are often used when a child first enters care. However, the lack of support, often due to the linear approach of the care system, can lead to the child facing multiple placement breakdowns. By the time a child arrives at a children’s home they are likely to have issues trusting adults, ultimately making their time in a home more challenging.
Local authorities need to prioritise robust support for children from the start, and this is often best done in a children’s home. By creating a stable base for the child, somewhere that feels safe and where they have built lasting relationships, the transition into less intensive forms of care will be much more effective down the line. For this to happen, each placement must be planned according to the child’s individual needs and be flexible enough to support them as they develop.
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