Resource Centres
Resource Centres provide a gateway to all Options Group services, as well as providing a local base for young people, foster carers and professionals involved in supporting young people.
Each Resource Centre offers different programmes tailored to the needs of the young people in that area – everything from the skills of the support workers, work experience programmes, supported accommodation to resource centre facilities is designed to meet and support local need. Click on your nearest centre to find out more information about the exact services available.
For young people, Resource Centres provide a focal point for them as they take on an independent life, including:
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Space for meetings with those involved in supporting them to move forward
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Relevant, useful and engaging training programmes
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Work experience placements – real people, real work places, real positive opportunities
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A safe haven to hang out, a listening ear and helpful advice.
For professionals involved in the care of young people – including Family Options Foster Carers – Resource Centre’s provide additional support services, including:
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Neutral meeting space for informal meetings, advisory sessions, assessments, supervisory meetings
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Training events, such as seminars and workshops, which support professional development, ongoing learning, best practice initiatives and networking opportunities.
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Friendly advice and support for professional support workers
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Short stop respite for foster carers
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An access point to other Options Group Services and Facilities through the Integrated Referral Network