Welcome to DFD Care and Support Services
DFD Care and Support Services provides high-quality, Ofsted-registered Supported Accommodation for young people aged 16 and 17, together with ongoing support for care leavers and young adults where appropriate. Our purpose is to help every young person develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed to move successfully into independent adult life. We understand that every young person has their own experiences, strengths and aspirations. Our approach is centred around building positive relationships, listening to young people and working alongside them to achieve their goals. We provide safe, comfortable accommodation alongside tailored support that promotes independence, emotional wellbeing, education, employment and community participation. We work closely with local authorities, social workers, personal advisers, education providers and health professionals to ensure young people receive coordinated support that reflects their individual needs.
Our experienced staff encourage young people to make informed decisions, develop practical life skills and prepare for adulthood at a pace that is right for them. We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued, respected and optimistic about their future.Every young person receives personalised support based on their individual strengths, goals and assessed needs. We work alongside them to develop life skills including budgeting, cooking, maintaining a home, managing health and wellbeing, accessing education or employment, building positive relationships and participating in their local community. We measure our success by listening to the voice of the young person and helping them feel safe, respected, supported and optimistic about their future
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide safe, supportive, and empowering supported living accommodation for young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to build positive and fulfilling lives.
We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where young people are treated with dignity, respect, and understanding. Our approach is centred on independence, choice and personal development.
We support young people to develop practical life skills, including managing their accommodation, budgeting, cooking, education and employment, maintaining healthy relationships, accessing community opportunities, and making positive decisions about their future.
Our support is person-centred and strengths-based, recognising that every young person has different goals, abilities, experiences, and aspirations. We work alongside each individual to identify their needs and goals, encourage responsibility, and gradually reduce support as their confidence and independence grow.
We aim to work collaboratively with young people, families, professionals, education providers, and community organisations where appropriate, ensuring that each young person receives consistent and appropriate support.
Above all, our mission is to help young people move towards independent adulthood, develop resilience and life skills, and have the confidence to shape their own future.
Our Vision
To support young people to build the confidence, skills and resilience they need to live safely, independently and achieve positive outcomes as they move into adulthood.
Our Values
- Respect, dignity and individual choice
- Safe and supportive accommodation
- Building trusted and positive relationships
- Supporting independence and practical life skills
- Listening to young people and involving them in decisions
- Promoting wellbeing and positive outcomes
Why Choose DFD Care and Support Services?
- Safe and supportive accommodation for young people
- Individual support based on each young person’s needs
- Support to build confidence and independent living skills
- Preparation for adulthood and greater independence
- Support with education, training and employment