We provide 24 hr support specific to an individuals needs whilst encouraging the development of the feelings, skills & knowledge necessary in establishing good parental foundations. We also promote a parent's emotional wellbeing as we believe a happy parent makes a happy child.

Our model is built around a proxy family atmosphere, something some users may never have experienced. Our maximum occupancy at each centre is 3 women plus their children. We feel smaller numbers make the support more personal & family orientated, meaning more positive outcomes can be accomplished in shorter timescales.

If a parent's ability to care for their child is in doubt, a well-informed decision has to be made about their future together. During their occupation many users will be subject to an assessment. A thorough assessment can be undertaken lasting 12 weeks, residents are also able to stay for pro-longed periods depending on their support needs & the progress that's made during their stay.

Maternal Matters Project Teams will deliver guidance & support to help enable the young mothers to develop the skills knowledge & feelings that are necessary to protect their child's wellbeing, safety & protection from harm. Project Teams will also empower young women to work positively towards achieving independent living by developing their daily living skills & promote routes into E.E.T.

Once a mother has made sufficient progress & is ready to move on (perhaps with partner to help establish the family unit, Maternal Matters will taper the support by supplying a self contained, furnished apartment accommodation within a low occupancy supported lodging type environment with 24 hour on site support. This will be within the local community they've become familiar with & supported by, but also with the benefit of positive controlled steps to independent living. In accordance with the users needs, Daily Floating Support can be delivered by the key workers within the Project Team they've already developed relationships with.

This complete model has been developed with the aim of:

• Assessing immediate threats.
• Supporting a young woman's transition into motherhood & developing a maternal bond.
• Working towards 'Every Child Matters 5 Outcomes'.
• Providing needs based ongoing support, assisting with the integration into society & healthy independent living as a family unit.