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The Young People |
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Many of the young people who come to Manor Farm Cottage have experienced multiple placement breakdowns and most suffer from some form of attachment disorder. As a result, they have come to believe that the adults of the world cannot be trusted and that they must support and look after themselves in order to survive. Any attempts made by the staff to care for them are therefore usually met with a degree of hostility, born out of confusion and mistrust. It is our duty to challenge and manage their behaviour until they reach a place where they begin doing so for themselves. Only through the establishment of trusting relationships with the care staff and a safe and secure holding environment can these youngsters come to explore their experiences and how they came to be where they are today. Staff will then work alongside the young people to identify and adopt new and more appropriate ways of coping with their lives.
Individual care plans and behaviour management strategies are developed for each of the young people with as much input from them is appropriate and manageable. Participation in all areas of their care is promoted and young people are supported to voice their views and opinions in a helpful and beneficial way.
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