The intensive fostering schemes will ensure that excluded and disaffected young people in Staffordshire, London and Wessex are targeted by specially trained foster carers and a small army of social workers, psychologists, behavioural specialists, family therapists and youth offending workers.
The Youth Justice Board scheme, announced by the Home Office last month, is based on a US model. It works by giving courts powers to send young people to a foster placement for up to 12 months as part of a supervision order.
Steve Spencer, deputy head of Staffordshire County Council's youth offending service, said the pilots would work by trying to get to the root of young people's behaviour, and by offering positive role models.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
