Safe, therapeutic care for children and young people
Oaks Care
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Our Care & Support Services

Residential homes, therapeutic care and education support, joined up around every child and young person.

Talk to our teamWe aim to reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
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Residential Children's Homes

Our homes offer a safe, warm and nurturing environment for children and young people who cannot live with their families. Each is a genuine family home, staffed by a consistent team of qualified, caring professionals who get to know every child deeply.

  • Small, homely settings
  • Trained, experienced residential care workers
  • 24/7 support and structured daily routines
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Therapeutic Care

Therapeutic care runs through all of our services. Our whole team understands how adverse childhood experiences affect behaviour, development and wellbeing, and therapeutic input is part of the service model, not an add-on.

  • Trauma-informed approach across the team
  • Therapeutic support built into daily life
  • Child-led goals and reviews
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Education Support

Education is a cornerstone of every child's future. Our education support offers specialist outreach and in-home learning for children who have been excluded from school, are school-refusers, or need extra help to re-engage with learning.

  • Specialist outreach and in-home learning
  • Support to re-engage with school
  • Creativity and life skills alongside academics
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A clear referral process

Our team is ready to discuss your referral and find the right placement or support for a child or young person. We aim to respond to every referral enquiry within 24 hours.

Quick responseEnquiries answered promptly
Partnership approachWorking with your team
Clear processKnow what happens next
Named contactOne point of contact

Find care near you

We are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Tell us where the child lives and what they need, and we will talk through the options.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a referral?

Use our referral form or call the team. We will talk through the child's needs and confirm the next steps.

How is therapeutic care provided?

Trauma-informed practice runs through the whole service, with therapeutic input built into daily care rather than added on.

How do you support children's education?

Through specialist outreach and in-home learning support that helps children re-engage with school.

How do you involve children in their care?

Every child helps shape a personalised care plan, and we listen, review and celebrate progress together.

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Ready to make a referral?

Talk to our team about a child's placement. We aim to reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.