Types of Care - Families Together

This scheme provides short breaks, in partnership with parents, for children and young people with a disability. The children are not looked after children.

It's important for families of disabled children to have an occasional break, whether for a day, a weekend or during the school holidays. After all, parents need to spend time with their other children or just each other, knowing that their child is happy and well cared for in a loving family home.

Families Together caring is a planned process and usually you'll care for a disabled child for regular, short periods. We also hope that you will establish a good bond with the child's family over time. This type of foster care gives you the incredible opportunity to look after many different children and young people with their own personalities and needs.

It's usual that you work with the same families for a number of years and many of our Families Together carers have forged supportive friendships with the families of the disabled children.