Our Vision

We provide comprehensive in-depth parenting assessments of parents

To create a world where families are empowered to thrive and children grow up in safe, loving, and nurturing environments.

Combined experience of 40 years working with parents, local authorities, courts and solicitors.

Below are facets of who we are:

Who we are

Safe Haven Parenting Assessment Unit is a three bed unit in Kent. We are a leading provider of parenting assessments, support programs, and holistic family interventions. We specialise in empowering families, safeguarding children, and providing stakeholders with clear, evidence-based assessments with recommendations.

Mission Statement

Safe Haven Parenting Assessment Unit aims to provide a safe, supportive, and stable home for parents and their babies where their parenting skills and capacity are assessed in a robust, fair, and evidence-based manner. Our parent and baby unit will provide a supportive, safe environment to foster improved parenting skills and ensure child welfare

Ethos & Model of Care

Safe Haven Parenting Assessment Unit is a residential family unit which provides a safe, supportive, secure environment for parents who the referring Authority assess to need additional support and assessment prior to re-integration into society. The unit provides accommodation for up to five parents from the age of 18 (the parent), and their children (up to the age of 5-year-old).

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Assessments are done using robust assessment tools and framework

At Safe Haven Parenting Assessment Unit, our success lies in the expertise, dedication, and compassion of our multidisciplinary team. Each member of staff plays a vital role in ensuring that every family receives the support and care they need to thrive. Our team is highly trained, experienced, and committed to promoting positive outcomes for families.

Assessment Framework

Our Assessment Framework is based on The Department of Health ‘Framework of Assessment of Needs of Children and Families and Assessment Guidance (2000).

Our team are passionate about building trust with families and fostering a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Safe Haven staff undergo continuous professional development to remain updated with research, practices, and regulatory requirements.