PLACEMENT TRANSITION SUPPORT
Placement transition visits
Placement transition support is about visiting the child in their new home and ensuring that all is well. Children moving from one country to another is unsettling, particularly without the support of a social worker, when they are used to this invaluable resource. It is essential that the voice of the child is at the forefront and that children's views and experiences continue to be heard.
Placement visits allow us to closely monitor the placement over a period of time, extending additional support, as needed, and quickly identify any arising matters.
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The purpose of these visits is to ensure that the child/ren or young person experience a smooth, trauma free transition from one country to another and that the placement is meeting their needs.
What do we offer?
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An initial visit within 48 hours of arrival to the country, ensuring the bedroom is seen
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A package of 4 - 6 visits over a 12 week period, to ensure a smooth transition and to identify routines, observe interaction with carer, generally monitor the standards of care being given and assessing how the objectives of the Care Plan are being met (additional visits can be requested)
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Evaluate health, educational and social development of child
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Engaging child in age appropriate activities around the locality
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Visits to school to monitor behaviour at and work with school on support plan
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Life story work - which is an important way of helping a child to integrate their past into the present, in order to help them to move into the future, with stability.
What else is included?
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A comprehensive report after each visit, completed and sent to referring agency within 48 hours after visit
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Assistance with homework/reading/writing
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Assistance to register with healthcare; doctor, dentist
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Continuous review of Care Plan
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Continuous communication with referring agency, raising any issues as they arise.
Positives of placement transition support
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Reassurance for child
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Referring agency ensures duty of care and continuum of services
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Child gets support for social activities as well as educational challenges
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Prompt identification of issues and addressing them appropriately
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Placement is more likely to succeed.
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