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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.
- Overview
- An understanding of the need for services
- A mechanism for governance, management and service planning
- Information for, and communication with, carers
- Engagement and consultation with special guardians
- Communication with children and young people
- Referral and assessment systems and processes
- Preplacement support to special guardians and children
- Support with contact arrangements and managing family relationships
- Financial advice and support
- Preventive/Early Intervention support for families and children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing
- Specialist support for families and children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing
- Services to support the transition of young people to independence
- Support to access services from other parts of the local authority
- Support to access services from other agencies
- Commissioning systems and processes
- Workforce development
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Birth parent support
- Budget and resources
- A plan for the future development of services
- Conclusion
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