Support care is an intervention for families at risk of breakdown and long-term separation. The service aims to forge positive relationships with parents and provide short breaks for children and young people.
Support care
Support care (also known as short breaks, support foster-care and respite care) is a time-limited intervention of between six to 12 months designed to help families who are experiencing crisis and are at risk of becoming separated. It generally involves one or two overnight stays per month, during which time support carers may work with children and young people to address behavioural or developmental issues, as well as engage them in a range of activities. Carers also provide support to parents.
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