About Embrace
A specialist therapeutic fostering agency established in January 2022. Independently registered with Ofsted, rated Good, and built on a foundation of kindness, expertise, and the PACE approach.
Why we exist
Embrace Therapeutic Fostering Services Ltd was founded in 2022 with a single ambition: to deliver consistently high-quality, therapeutic foster care for children who've experienced adverse childhood experiences.
We're an independent fostering agency registered with Ofsted under the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Fostering Service Regulations 2011. That means we can place children on behalf of local authorities across the country, with a particular focus across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Manchester, the West Midlands, East Midlands and Yorkshire.
Our therapeutic ethos is the difference. Every carer is trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and the PACE approach. Every family has direct access to our in-house therapist. Every placement is matched with care.
Every child has the fundamental right to...
A positive, nurturing family life
To be regarded as an individual and afforded special attention.
Respect and understanding
Regarding their cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs.
Fun and a happy childhood
The chance to enjoy life and develop their interests.
Education that enhances life prospects
And prompt attention to all healthcare needs.
To feel safe, loved and understood
To always know that someone gets them.
A voice in decisions that affect them
And to complain about anything unfair, knowing they'll be heard.
The people behind Embrace
Jeanette has worked in fostering for over 22 years, directly with foster carers, their families and foster children, after 6 years in residential children's services. She also has lived experience of being a fostered and adopted child, which is where her passion stems from. She believes strongly in carers being recognised and valued for the incredible role they fulfil, and is always available for a chat.
Derrell began as the Responsible Individual with Absolute Children's Services in 2019, and with Embrace in 2021. He has an extensive care management career of over 10 years at Registered Manager level, achieving outstanding ratings with Ofsted, and a background focused on the highest levels of therapeutic care and on achieving outstanding results for the young people in our care and those supporting them.
Claire began her career in social care in 2011 working with children in care, and later supporting families, children and young people in the community. She was on her final placement at Embrace as a student social worker and decided to join the agency once she qualified. Claire is passionate about improving outcomes for children in care, and about supporting the people who look after them to make that happen.
Our organisational structure
A clear line of accountability from board level down through every member of the team.
Want to know more?
Whether you're considering fostering or you'd like to learn more about our approach, get in touch with Jeanette and the team.