A-Z Council Services


FInd us on Facebook

FInd us on Twitter

Click here to read the One Island Magazine

Children and Young Peoples Services

Services for Adults on the Isle of Wight

Family Link Scheme

Also known as:- Fostering Service

Service Description: The Family Link Scheme provides short breaks for a child with a disability or a serious, chronic medical condition. The breaks take place with a Family Link carer, usually based in their own home. Sometimes Family Link carers help to support a child in specific activities, such as Brownies or Cubs.

The scheme has been very successful in providing long-term links for children. Positive relationships have developed between the child, their family and the carers and their families. Everyone benefits because the essence of Family Link is that people can share fun and activities in a normal setting.

The scheme is a member of a national charity called Shared Care Network. Their web site can provide more details, please click the web link provided.

Contact Information
Department Directorate for Children & Young People
Address Children's Service Centre
Atkinson Drive
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2LS
External Phone 01983 525790
Opening Times Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm

Website