At Foundations® Family Assessment Centres we understand that coming into an assessment can feel overwhelming. That’s why, from the moment families arrive, our focus is on making them feel comfortable, safe and supported.
Every family is unique, and every assessment is carefully planned around their individual circumstances, needs and strengths. Our approach combines support and assessment, creating an environment where parents and children can feel settled while families are given the opportunity to demonstrate their parenting abilities.
We provide a calm, nurturing environment where parents and children can settle and feel secure. Our role is to give families the space and support they need to demonstrate their parenting, while offering guidance that can help them grow in confidence and develop new skills.
We work with families at different stages and with a wide range of needs.
Every referral is risk assessed in partnership with the Local Authority and wider multi-disciplinary team. We also consider planned moves, where parents arrive before their child, so they can settle and begin to build positive relationships with our team.
We take a thoughtful, individual and evidence-based approach, ensuring every family receives the right support throughout the assessment process.
We carefully review each referral to make sure the placement is the right fit for the family and for other families at the centre. Where another approach, such as fostering or community-based support, may be more suitable, we’ll be open and honest about that.
We adapt our approach to meet the individual needs of each family, including young parents, families with learning or communication needs, and those who may need extra support with language or understanding.
Families receive regular updates throughout the assessment, and reports are written clearly so that parents understand what is happening at every step.
Our assessment reports are evidence-based and outcome-focused, addressing the key objectives set by the Local Authority. Through clear analysis, balanced conclusions and robust recommendations, we provide decision-makers with the information they need to plan the next steps. All reports are subject to rigorous quality assurance.
If you would like more information about our referral process, to arrange a visit, or to discuss a placement, please follow our referral process.
“X has been very well supported at all times. Staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Staff have worked tirelessly to support X and her challenges since she moved in“.
LOCAL AUTHORITY SOCIAL WORKER, FAMILY ASSESSMENT
“I have really loved my time here, all the staff were lovely, and I will really miss living here and having a laugh with all the staff and having a coffee and chatting to them. It’s been really nice living here and getting to know all the staff and getting to know them as people not just staff. I will miss you all.”
CHILD, PARENT/S, CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL
“I wanted to firstly recognise the level of communication that you have consistently had with the Local Authority... Once again thank you. I hope our paths cross again within the future”.
LOCAL AUTHORITY SOCIAL WORKER, FAMILY ASSESSMENT
“Thank you for everything you have helped us achieve... Days get tough but you can do it! Love you all”.
CHILD, PARENT/S, FAMILY ASSESSMENT
“To all the staff at the family unit, thank you from the bottom of my heart... We love you all and we’re going to miss you”.
CHILD, PARENT/S, FAMILY ASSESSMENT
