Types of Care - Task Centred

Otherwise known as short term, although in truth a task centred placement can be anything up to 2 years. It is called task centred because the placement will continue until the task in hand is complete. The task could be getting a child ready to move on to adopters, rehabilitating back home to mum or caring for the child whilst extended family are being assessed to care for him/her.

Children may be placed in task centred foster care for a number of reasons. We may need to place a child with you whilst we draw up a longer-term plan for his or her upbringing or carry out a period of assessments. If it's possible, we aim to return the child to his or her own family within three months, but sometimes this just can't be done. In some cases, children in task centred care need to be looked after for up to 2 years, and it's important that you help them to maintain links with their family during this time.