Resources
134 free guides for families and professionals, organised into four topics and searchable below.
Support that starts at home
Practical, plain-English guides for parents and carers, covering ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma and everyday family life. Written by Welcare's care team.
Not sure where to begin?
Browse the library
Filter by what your family is facing. New guides are added regularly.
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Life inside a children's home
Honest answers to the questions families ask about children's homes. Who lives there, how daily life works, and how children are kept safe and supported.
The four essentials
Every question, answered
Filter by theme, or browse everything families ask us.
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From idea to open doors
Everything you need to plan, open and run a children's home, from first research to Ofsted registration and beyond. Go independent or partner with Welcare.
Plans, playbooks & practicalities
From business plans to Ofsted inspections, it is all here.
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Practice, law & therapeutic care
For social workers, residential staff and sector professionals. The law, the frameworks and the therapeutic approaches that shape excellent care.
Know the foundations
The professional bookshelf
Statutory guidance, day-to-day practice and therapeutic approaches.
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We'd be happy to talk
Whether you are a parent looking for support, a professional with a question, or exploring opening a home of your own, the Welcare team is on hand.