Our Ethos

Time Out Fostering’s philosophy is based upon passionate ideals about alternative ways of working with long term families who risk separation due to their existing behaviour and skills. Time Out Fostering is offering support care alongside traditional fostering.

We aim to provide a high quality, flexible and professional service, which works towards keeping families together who, would otherwise risk permanent separation. We place an emphasis on the needs of excluded young people working towards inclusion, using strong links to Springboard Education where appropriate.

Time Out Fostering values and respects the rights and needs of each individual concerned in any way with the organisation. We will make every effort to enable the child or young person in the foster home to reach their maximum potential within a nurturing and caring environment.  We work alongside permanent families with respect and with a non-judgmental approach.

We will ensure that each child’s well being is promoted in all areas including personal development, emotional development, health and educational development.

We give active consideration to the wishes and feelings of children and young people and their families.

We make all efforts to safeguard the welfare of children and young people. This is  through our thorough attention to our Health & Safety Policy and Procedures, Child Protection Policy and Procedures, training for staff and carers, and a commitment to constant vigilance in monitoring standards of care.