Oakdale is an accredited provider of adoption support services for all Local Authorities throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. These services are funded by the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) and we work closely with our social care colleagues to ensure that our clients receive a comprehensive, joined up service.
We have seen the profound impact early experiences of trauma, neglect, loss and disrupted attachments can have on the developing child’s wellbeing. Oakdale recognises the challenges that caring for an adopted or fostered child can sometimes bring. For a number of years, we have worked with adoptive parents, foster carers, special guardians and professionals working in this field.
A child’s early experiences impact their family life and social relationships, as well as their ability to self-regulate. Difficulties during key developmental stages sometimes leads to young people mistrusting and rejecting adults, who in turn may find themselves overwhelmed, confused and exhausted. Supporting the whole family system and the adopted child can positively impact relationships, future wellbeing and development.
Oakdale recognises each child as an individual. Our comprehensive assessment and treatment programmes are designed to meet the particular requirements of each child and their family. Our personalised packages of care address:
A Collaborative Approach
We prioritise a whole system approach working collaboratively with parents and including relevant professionals, schools and extended family members, as required.
Our multidisciplinary team combines knowledge and experience with a commitment to robust clinical practice and provision of comprehensive therapeutic support. Families often benefit from a range of interventions and Oakdale takes seriously the need to allocate the appropriate team of practitioners to each family that we work with.
We are committed to providing a flexible service with a range of appointment times and venues to suit our clients’ needs, including out of hours and Saturday appointments. Most of our services are provided face-to-face, but we also offer support on the telephone, via video call and online. Although most of our work is done at the centres, we also provide services within schools, local GP surgeries or other consulting rooms where required. This enables us to offer outreach work and cater for families and other clients who cannot travel easily.
Our service is goals based and predicated on a process of continuous improvement that enables us to deliver a quality service. Oakdale is non-discriminatory in all respects and we promote a culture of respect, responsiveness, reliability and integrity in all that we do.
All therapists are DBS (enhanced) checked, have the appropriate professional qualifications, registrations and professional indemnity insurance.
Our assessments are informed by each individual’s unique referral information and tailored according to their specific needs.
The assessment could include:
Adoption Support Fund
Applications to the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) are carried out in conjunction with your Local Authority. Please contact the adoption support team in your Local Authority to find out more about how you can benefit from this funding.
ASF approved support that we provide:
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