We offer a range of alternatives. We run a few small residential homes, where each child has an individual care plan that focuses on their individual needs. We are also registered as an adoption agency and find foster and adoptive families for hundreds of children each year. We run specialist education services for children, which follow the national curriculum and offer a high standard of education. We actively encourage local community involvement to ensure that children enjoy the broadest experience possible.
Sexual abuse is a devastating experience for children and their non-abusing relatives.
NCH was one of the first charities to set up a network of projects offering therapeutic support for sexually abused children and their non-abusing relatives. Our support continues to help hundreds of children each year and keep families together. Children in the care system need to have their voices heard and views listened to and taken into account. Our children's rights services encourage children to speak out about the services they receive and the issues that affect their lives. We also provide independent visitors who befriend children in the care system and advocate on their behalf.