Service Description: Fostering is substitute family care for children and young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live with their own families. Services available via the Fostering Service are Long Term Fostering, Short Term Fostering, Respite Care, Day Care Providers, Family Link and Combined Accomodation Scheme (CAS). The service currently consists of 3 Units and a Fostering Duty Worker.
Answer: • Don't assume someone else will be doing something about it. • Children can't always ask for help themselves. • Don't delay reporting your concerns to the Referral and Assessment team at Children’s Services Centre. Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2LS. Telephone 01983 525790.