We collaborate closely with Local Authorities to provide a comprehensive 12-14 week Residential Parenting Assessment and Support Programme tailored for families facing significant concerns regarding safeguarding or parental capacity to provide adequate care, as identified through social work assessments.
During this period, families receive accommodation as they await court outcomes or formal arrangements. Once a family has completed the assessment, Local Authorities have the opportunity to engage our holistic services, including ongoing support from our Psychotherapist and Healthy Relationships Practitioner, to ensure continued support for the family transitioning back into the community.
I thought PAFA was going to be hectic/ wild as I have lived in different places, but its completely different, its warm and the homeliest place I’ve ever been too. All staff ask how are you? even if they don’t have to – it’s nice. All staff have been brilliant, all easy to talk to and I can approach them all.
Thank you PAFA for the support, guidance, advice and picking me up when I was emotionally low. Thank you for supporting, reassuring me and making me laugh. I wouldn’t have managed being at PAFA if it wasn’t for her support.
I have only just received my book of photos, it’s the cutest thing I’ve seen. Thank you all so much, I wouldn’t be the mum I am today without use all.
Parent expressed how PAFA has supported them and taught them how to care for their child safely. All of PAFA’s hard work is appreciated. They are excited to start their new chapter together as a family.
Parent expressed how the sessions have supported her and rated them 4 and 5. Parent stated that she does not feel Pafa could have supported her more and her keyworker / social worker was very supportive.
Thank you to PAFA, you saved me as I was in a dark place, thank you for all your support and guidance, so I can have my family back together.
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We are dedicated to providing unwavering support, protection, and care to our families around the clock. Our 2 centres include 24-hour support and CCTV with audio for enhanced safeguarding measures. Each parent is assigned a dedicated support worker and social worker who assist them with practical skills, access to specialised services, whilst ensuring the well-being of their child/ren.
We offer a variety of observation settings, both formal and informal, on a daily basis. Our comprehensive approach includes sessions focused on independent living skills, community support, self-management, and life story work, tailored to empower and uplift each family member.
Call us today on 07786 967 229
Our support extends far beyond offering basic assessments for families. We maintain strong partnerships with local organisations to ensure that families in our care receive comprehensive support.
By collaborating with our network of partners, we strive to help parents to realise their full potential, embrace positive parenting approaches, and create a secure environment where their child/ren can thrive.
We understand that parents or Local Authorities may have questions regarding our programme, please note that we are available to discuss any queries via our contact form, however, you can view our frequently asked questions below.
We understand that new residents may feel unsure when arriving at either of our houses, and we understand it can take time to settle into our accommodation. You may take some time to become familiar with our programme, surroundings and staff. Taking this into account, we have introduced a two-week settling in period for new residents. Therefore, if behaviour is manageable for us, any concerns raised during the first two weeks will be documented on our ‘Verbal Warning’ forms and formal processes will commence within the third week. Our fully qualified Social Workers will explain this to you upon arrival. Parenting Assessments run between 12 and 14 weeks, and if an assessment is not going as planned, a disruption meeting will be held with yourself and the Local Authority to see how this can be improved, or if the placement should be terminated.
Your family’s room and facilities will be prepped and ready for you to move into. You will need to bring children’s toys, prams, pushchairs, sterilisers, bottles, clothes, toiletries, food and any other items your child has with you. You are more than welcome to bring items with you that will help you to feel more at home, such as photographs.
Currently, we are not promoting contact (physically or virtually) and do not supervise contact in the community. We do not promote face to face contact in house however, we will support the family to and from the Local Authorities chosen venue for contact with older children. We can promote virtual contact on a regular basis at specified dates and times.
We have 24-hour support from our highly trained team of support workers, to ensure that everybody feels safe, secure and support is available when required. This alongside the CCTV (with audio) enables security to be of a very high standard.
Yes, there may be up to 3 other families living at our Heswall assessments house whilst you are too. There are communal facilities, such as a shared kitchen/dining area and a large communal lounge. You will have access to your own private bedroom with ensuite for your family.
However, if you are placed at our Wallasey house, there will only be your family there.
A team of friendly and warm staff will be here to welcome you and support you throughout your journey with us. Our staff have a wide range of qualifications and experience and are always on hand to support you and your family. We have a staff notice board located at both of our houses for you to discover the staff roles and who they are. To find out more about our team, click here.
