Who We Are

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We steward children’s development of trust in themselves and in others, as well as belief in and skills  for their future. Our Model of Care is based on neuro developmental, trauma-resolution principles and positive attachment practices and is framed by the Sanctuary Model®. 

The children we care for have experienced disrupted development within their early lived experience. They have had to survive inadequate and harmful environments and/or unsupported neurodiversity  (ASD, ADD, ADHD, ODD, PDA), through various unconscious strategies, including dissociating and  disconnecting from themselves and others, distrusting others and rejecting their own and others’ vulnerability.

 Forge Care sustains a reflective culture where members are encouraged to be compassionate about ‘mistakes’, curious about themselves & each other and are helped to be so; all staff members are participant observers in the therapeutic work. The essence of a Therapeutic Community is ‘being with’ rather than ‘doing for’. All community members are encouraged and supported to contribute to the community, our site includes allotments, animals and creative indoor and outdoor spaces that facilitate this.