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.
Also known as:- Fostering Service
Answer: There are many different types of childcare settings, to aid you in your choice we invite you to attend a 'Making Choices' session which will provide you with an insight into working with a range of ages and settings. Information on training course and support is also available. Contact the Workforce Development Officer Childcare and Early Education Centre 128 Pyle Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1JW Telephone:01983 528645 Fax:01983 550931 Email:[email protected]