Fostering for offenders

With a wealth of experience, we're experts at delivering fostering solutions to young people who offend  Providing these young people with a safe and stable environment is the key. Then we can help them to steer them away from offending behaviour and towards positive life achievements.

Intensive Fostering

Vulnerable young people with extensive criminal histories should have the chance to turn their lives around. That's what we achieve through intensive fostering. Based on a model developed in Oregon, USA, we run two of the three pilots for Intensive Fostering, funded, commissioned and supported by the Youth Justice Board.

This type of fostering relies on the commitment of a multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to supporting the young person. It offers a wide range of support mechanisms, like a monitored points system that reinforces positive behaviour; fair and consistent boundaries; positive role models; and daily support for foster carers. With such intensive support, we can achieve real positive outcomes for young people.

Remand fostering

We've been providing remand fostering and alternatives to custody placements for over19 years. This type of fostering offers a safe environment for an alleged offender while they await trial or sentencing. During this time, they must not be involved in offending, anti-social behaviour or absconding and should attend court at the required times. Remand fostering helps the young person to achieve these goals.

We also advocate for young people in remand fostering. The aim is to work with other agencies to give the best support for any difficulties experienced by the young person. This is achieved by regular planning and reviewing in partnership with YOTs, local authorities and trusts, CAMHS, the courts and approved specialist foster carers. Young people are encouraged to participate in planning and to give feedback on their placement.

Youth justice fostering (Scotland)

Short-term care for children and young people in the youth justice system - that's what youth justice fostering provides. By offering a remand fostering placement, it acts as an alternative to custody or secure accommodation. A daytime activity programme for the young person helps to support their placement. Our specialist remand foster carers are fully supported and trained to really help young people develop.

These placements also promote and develop social inclusion, citizenship and personal responsibility of young people appearing before the Youth Court.

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