St. Michael's Fellowship is an independent charity, based in South London, that has 100 years of experience in providing welfare for families. We Provide: residential projects for vulnerable families, including accommodation, help and training for families where children are at risk, or where there is other emotional, mental or physical hardship. Home page...
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To obtain referral forms and information packs you can contact our Head Office:
Head Office
1F Gleneagle Road
London SW16 6AXTelephone: 020 8677 6888
Fax: 020 8677 5214
Email: admin@stmichaelsfellowship.org.uk
Why refer? - There are many reasons why a family may be referred for a place in one of St. Michael's houses. Today there is almost always some concern about child protection. This may be because the personal history of a parent suggests as much, or it may be because the parent has a learning disability or a mental illness, or perhaps a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Who Refers to St. Michael's
The social service departments of boroughs both in and out of London are our chief referrers. They may refer a family because the court has ordered a residential assessment or because, through their own interventions and planning, a residential assessment is the next step. Sometimes a solicitor makes an initial application. In this case the family will still have to come through the social services. Children's Guardians (formerly Guardians-ad-litem) also make contact. The Children Act 1989 provides the framework for much of the work, and since April 2003 St. Michael's is required to register its residential family assessment centres under the Care Standards Act 2000.
Our chief referral sources are:
:: Social Services Departments
:: Solicitors (initial applications)
:: Children's Guardians (formerly Guardians-ad-litem)
Talk to us - We understand that referrals require much thought and that cases can be complex. Please do contact us if you want to talk through issues before making a referral
Why choose St. Michaels? - In making a referral you want to know that you are referring to an established resource with high standards of care and expertise. We believe we can offer this peace of mind to referrers:
:: Since April 2003 St. Michael's has been required to register its residential family assessment centres under the Care Standards Act 2000.
:: We have been providing social care for over 100 years. Such is St. Michael's reputation now, that its advice is often sought by external care agencies.
Careers - St. Michael's are proud to be recognised as an 'Investor in People'. We take great care in employing the right staff for the difficult work we do. As a small independent organisation it is able to provide a more personal touch in staff relations and is often rewarded with loyalty. Read More...
