Type:Methodology
Organization:International Social Service – Bulgaria Foundation
Authors:International Social Service – Bulgaria Foundation
Year:2017
Summary:Therapeutic residential care is an individualised care for children and youth that must respond to the complex impact of having experienced abuse, neglect and separation from family. It is developmentally focused, strengths-based, uses resilience factors, is relationship-based and involves family and community. It achieves results by creating positive, safe and "healing" relationships and experiences that are based on a deep understanding of trauma, attachment disorders and developmental needs. The material also includes a guide presenting the necessary training and support for employees to implement the model.
Purpose:An overview of different models of care in residential services and guidelines for the training and practice of residential social workers and community support professionals.
Therapeutic residential care. A model of care implemented in residential care for children without disabilities, managed by the ISS – Bulgaria
