“One of the aims of government reforms is to use more ‘evidence- based interventions for the most challenging children and those with complex needs, who too often end up in extremely costly provision which does not meet their needs.’- Care Matters: Time for Change
A Brief Introduction for Practitioners
MTFCE is a special treatment foster care programme that expands local authority foster care provision.
The children and young people admitted onto the programme have complex emotional, social and behavioural needs. They are likely to have experienced placement disruptions and to have a high level of need from all children's services, including education, health and social care.
The programme uses an evidence-based approach – developed by the Oregon Social Learning Center in the US. Multi-agency teams work to support the child and their family within their community across all areas of their life.
The aim is to promote stability and the ability to live in a family whether the outcome is a return home to birth or extended family, to long term fostering or adoption. The MTFCE teams work closely with the allocated social worker to bring about positive change in the life of the child or young person.
To see if there is a team in your area, visit our UK map.
