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We encourage all social workers to build life story throughout a child's journey but there are times when FAST may need to offer additional support to children with plan a long term cared for plan. FAST do not complete Life story work/books for children with a SGO plan.

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FAST may not always be able to meet the needs of the families you are working with or offer a service as promptly as you need it so we may signpost you elsewhere.

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When looking to refer for Family Time we encourage you to read our guidance and ensure you complete the referral in full to assist with our planning. It is an expectation that Foster carers transport to & from family time

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We must ensure that the parent/s you are referring meets criteria for a ParentAssess, please have a look at the referral consult with a FAST manager if you are unsure.

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Use the FAST offer to consider the needs of the family you are referring to us, feel free to consult with one of our FAST managers if you'd like to explore this.

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FAST is made up of 4 teams across Cumberland each with its own Team Manager and Child & Family Workers -

FAST 1 - Jackie Lister

FAST 2 - Andrea King

FAST 3 - Emily Forester

FAST 4 - Daniel Cottrill

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Our valuable FAST service offer an array of support to enhance parenting skills and knowledge in families in order to create better outcomes for our children.

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FAST Supervised family time referal form NEW 25

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Our referral process is really easy, simply download your required referral and return to us at Cumberland.fast@cumbria.gov.uk if you have any questions just give us a call.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Impact on brain, body and behaviour

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THE DECIDER LIFE SKILLS   proactive mental health for children and adults

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Where directed we can deliver Solihull on a one to one basis or with in targeted work can help parents access it independently. However any parent can access this even if not referred to FAST, to complete for free they simply need to sign up and the access code is WORDSWORTH

Online courses for emotional health and wellbeing

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All about the Solihull Approach and its training in emotional health and wellbeing for children

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Free Social Work Tools and Resources: SocialWorkersToolbox.com

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Free direct work, assessment and interventions resources for children’s social workers . Offering 400+ free tools for social workers, including guides, worskeets, booklets, children’s stories, and videos for direct work with children. Find resources for domestic abuse, mental health, substance use, adoption and fostering and more.

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What is the purpose of life story work, explanation

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worksheets for Life story and info that will help with understanding

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A really helpful service who support the family

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3rd Sector support organisations Cumbria

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3rd Sector support organisations Cumbria

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FAST Targeted direct work referal form-template 25