Families First, Always
Highest Quality Assessments
At Ferntree Family Centre, our assessments are comprehensive, evidence-based, and tailored to each family’s unique circumstances. We follow a rigorous process, using skilled professionals to observe, support, and evaluate parenting capabilities. By collaborating with local authorities and healthcare professionals, we ensure that our assessments are thorough, fair, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.
Services We Provide
We offer a range of services to support families and safeguard children. From residential parenting assessments and one-to-one parental support to therapeutic interventions and specialised programmes like the Freedom Programme, we provide personalised care that addresses each family’s specific needs. Our services are designed to empower parents and promote positive, lasting change.
Who We Are
At Ferntree Family Centre, we are a dedicated team of professionals passionate about supporting vulnerable families. Our diverse staff, including social workers, family support workers, and therapists, brings extensive experience in social care and family support. We are committed to providing compassionate, personalised care, working collaboratively with families to create a nurturing environment where parents and children can thrive.
Our Mission
Upon arrival at Ferntree Family Centre, we will first have a meeting with you to help you fully understand what to expect from the assessment and to set the objectives you will meet whilst staying with us. There will be one-to-one support for mothers to help meet the developmental, physical, and emotional needs of their baby and support for the whole family.We will actively encourage the involvement of partners, family members and friends. As a parent/parents, this helps to establish clarity and remove some of the initial worries and concerns related to uncertainty. By discussing and understanding the aims and objectives, will help you to determine how these will be met. Ferntree Family Centre will provide you and your child/children a safe environment where we can support and advise you on achieving the set objectives.Ferntree’s purpose is to work with all those involved in the lives of children referred to the service, to provide and plan for their best possible care and the longer-term future. Ferntree believes that what is significant for children, is their day-to-day experience of being parented now and in the future, not the diagnosis of their parent’s difficulties.
Our commitment will always be to the immediate and long-term safety and wellbeing of all our resident children. We offer an inclusive service that is accessible to all vulnerable families regardless of race, back-ground, religion, gender and or any disabilities
Tailored Programmes
At Ferntree Family Centre, we tailor our programmes to meet each family’s unique needs. From personalised support to therapeutic interventions, we ensure families receive the right care to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children.
Supportive Environment
Ferntree Family Centre offers a safe and caring environment where families feel supported throughout their stay. Our dedicated team provides round-the-clock guidance, helping parents build confidence and create positive, lasting change for their children.
24-Hour Support
Our team provides 24-hour support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all families. With constant guidance and monitoring, we’re always here to offer help whenever it’s needed.
About Us
At Ferntree Family Centre, our mission is to provide a secure, nurturing, and compassionate environment where vulnerable families, especially mothers and babies, receive the support they need to thrive. We offer robust, evidence-based assessments of parenting capabilities, working closely with local authorities and courts to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing. Our focus is on helping families build strong relationships, empowering parents to become confident caregivers, and enabling children to grow up in a safe, loving environment. We are dedicated to keeping families together wherever possible while prioritising the safety and needs of the child through a person-centred approach tailored to each family’s unique circumstances.Our dedicated team is the heart of Ferntree Family Centre. With expertise in social care, family support, and therapeutic services, our diverse professionals work tirelessly to provide the highest level of care for the families we serve. Each family is assigned a Family Support Worker who provides one-to-one guidance, helping parents develop essential life skills and meet their children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs. By collaborating with healthcare professionals, legal teams, and local authorities, we deliver a comprehensive service that supports positive change. We are proud of our commitment to ongoing development, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of family assessment and support, making a lasting impact on the lives of those we help.
Services
we are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services designed to support vulnerable families and safeguard children. Our programmes are tailored to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring personalised care and guidance throughout their journey with us. Explore our services to discover how we empower parents and promote positive outcomes for children.
Residential Parenting Assessments
We offer comprehensive 12-week assessments to evaluate parenting skills and capacity. These assessments provide a thorough understanding of a parent’s ability to care for their child and meet their needs. Depending on individual circumstances, the assessment period can be extended to ensure all areas of concern are fully addressed, providing the best possible outcome for both parent and child.
24-Hour Support
Our team provides round-the-clock monitoring and guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents. With CCTV supervision in communal areas and regular staff presence, we ensure that parents have the support they need at all times while maintaining a safe and secure environment for their children.
Therapeutic Interventions
Parents have access to therapeutic services, including mental health support, which is essential for those recovering from trauma or mental illness. These interventions aim to strengthen the bond between parent and child, promote emotional healing, and support the family’s journey towards a healthier, more stable future.
One-to-One Parental Support
We offer personalised support sessions designed to help parents address the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of their children. These one-to-one sessions provide guidance on day-to-day parenting challenges and offer parents the tools they need to build stronger, healthier relationships with their children.
Parenting Skills Development
We provide practical guidance on essential parenting skills, covering areas such as child safety, health, hygiene, nutrition, and emotional care. These sessions are designed to build confidence in parents, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills necessary to care for their children effectively and safely.
Community Integration Support
Our team supports families in accessing local services such as healthcare, education, and social services. This assistance prepares families for life beyond the Centre, helping them reintegrate into their communities with the skills and resources needed to support a stable family environment.
PAMS Assessments
Specialised Parenting Assessment Manual (PAMS) assessments are available for parents with additional learning needs. These assessments provide a structured approach to evaluating parenting skills and help identify areas where focused support is required, ensuring that parents are equipped to meet their children's needs.
Freedom Programme
Our Freedom Programme is designed to support parents who have experienced domestic abuse. It provides a safe space for parents to rebuild their confidence, understand the impact of abuse on their children, and take steps toward creating a safer, more positive home environment.
Assessments
At Ferntree Family Centre, we provide thorough and evidence-based parenting assessments designed to support families and safeguard children. Our assessments focus on understanding parenting capacity, family dynamics, and the individual needs of both parents and children. We work closely with local authorities, courts, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive evaluation that informs the best decisions for the family’s future. Our assessment process is compassionate, fair, and tailored to each family’s unique situation, with the child’s safety and wellbeing always at the forefront.
12-Week Parenting Assessments
Our comprehensive 12-week assessments evaluate parenting skills, focusing on the parent’s ability to meet the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of their child. Throughout this period, we observe family interactions, provide support, and offer feedback, ensuring that the assessment is both thorough and tailored to each family’s specific circumstances. The process includes midway and final reviews to track progress and inform future decisions.
6-Week Midway Assessments
This shorter assessment is designed to review the progress of parents halfway through the residential period. It allows us to evaluate the changes made by the parent and identify areas that still need development. These findings are discussed with the parents and shared with local authorities to help adjust the support plan if necessary.
PAMS Assessments
We offer specialised Parenting Assessment Manual (PAMS) assessments, specifically designed for parents with additional learning needs. PAMS assessments break down parenting skills into manageable sections, allowing us to identify gaps in knowledge and offer targeted support. These assessments provide a structured and accessible approach to understanding parenting capacity.
Risk Assessments
Our risk assessments evaluate the safety and wellbeing of children within the family unit. These assessments identify any potential risks to the child’s health or development, ensuring that the necessary safeguarding measures are in place. We work closely with local authorities and other professionals to monitor these risks throughout the assessment period.
Feasibility Assessments
Feasibility assessments determine whether it is safe and appropriate for parents and children to remain together during the assessment process. This type of evaluation considers the risks, the potential for positive change, and the resources available to support the family, helping inform placement decisions
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