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Contents: Key elements of a special guardianship support service guide

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Contents of this guide

See below for the 20 key elements that have been identified for service providers to benchmark their existing services.

  1. Overview
  2. An understanding of the need for services
  3. A mechanism for governance, management and service planning
  4. Information for, and communication with, carers
  5. Engagement and consultation with special guardians
  6. Communication with children and young people
  7. Referral and assessment systems and processes
  8. Preplacement support to special guardians and children
  9. Support with contact arrangements and managing family relationships
  10. Financial advice and support
  11. Preventive/Early Intervention support for families and children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing
  12. Specialist support for families and children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing
  13. Services to support the transition of young people to independence
  14. Support to access services from other parts of the local authority
  15. Support to access services from other agencies
  16. Commissioning systems and processes
  17. Workforce development
  18. Monitoring and evaluation
  19. Birth parent support
  20. Budget and resources
  21. A plan for the future development of services
  22. Conclusion
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