I feel there is a real difference in the standard (of By the Bridge families) I have visited. (The foster parents) really seem to care about the young people, as do the Link Workers. The way challenging behaviours are viewed appears different in that it seems to be a real team challenge rather than (the foster parent’s) ‘problem’. 
Parents
By the Bridge is a fostering organisation which is not part of Social Services. We want children to do as well as they can and that means that we want all those who are important to the children to feel relaxed and comfortable, even when they are dealing with difficult things.
If children are to grow into healthy adults they need the support of their parents. By the Bridge was set up by people who have been fostered themselves or who have fostered other people’s children. We have personal experience of how difficult it can be for everybody when children have to live apart from their families.
We know that the key to success is having a good relationship with you.
During the time that your child is with By the Bridge there will be regular meetings to find out what your child needs, to see what progress is being made and to plan for the future. We want you to feel welcome at By the Bridge and to know that we think that your working with us to help your child is vital.
