Capstone Foster Care

Therapeutic care that makes a difference

Our homes offer the structure, consistency and compassion children need to recover from trauma and grow with confidence.

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Introducing… Capstone Therapeutic Homes

Capstone Therapeutic Homes provide medium and long term specialist care for children and young people aged 3 to 17 who have experienced complex trauma, loss, or abuse.

We are part of the Capstone Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of children's services. With over 18 years of experience supporting children in care, Capstone is proud to be an employee owned trust. This means that we are owned by our employees, so our team members are more engaged, highly trained and truly invested in only achieving the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

Our Ofsted registered therapeutic homes offer more than a place to live—they offer a place to heal, connect and grow. We support children who have experienced relational trauma or disrupted development, helping them rebuild trust, regulate emotions and rediscover joy.

Our care provides compassion, consistency and connection.

Our core values

Every child is seen, heard and valued

All children deserve joy, belonging and opportunity

Healing starts with understanding, not punishment

Safety, trust and consistency are the foundation of care

Relationships are central

Behaviour is communication

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Our homes

We believe every child deserves a home that feels safe, stable and nurturing. That's why all our homes are:

  • Small, family style settings, with no more than one or two children living there
  • Located in peaceful, secure neighbourhoods with access to excellent schools, healthcare and recreational opportunities
  • Designed to be warm, welcoming and homely, with a strong emphasis on creating a sense of belonging and safety

We know that children thrive in environments where they can form strong trusting bonds with a consistent care team. Our small homes make this possible; providing space for connection, curiosity and the kind of relational repair that builds confidence, self worth and hope.

"Structure, consistency and compassion, helping children recover from trauma and grow with confidence."

Our therapeutic approach

Our therapeutic and relationship-focused approach is supported by a dedicated in-house clinical team and a framework that places the emotional needs of each child at the centre of care.

MATTS – Multi-disciplinary Assessment, Treatment and Therapeutic Services

MATTS is the Capstone in-house therapeutic model, designed to ensure that every aspect of a child's care is psychologically informed and trauma aware. It supports team members and clinicians to work together to understand the needs of each child, and tailor support to their unique emotional journey.

MATTS helps us:

  • Understand the reasons behind behaviour
  • Keep care consistent across teams and shifts
  • Help children move towards stability, fostering or independence
  • Support staff to stay emotionally available, curious and reflective

PACE – A DDP-Informed Approach

Our model works alongside PACE, developed by Dan Hughes, to build healing relationships through:

  • Playfulness: Bringing lightness and joy
  • Acceptance: Embracing the child as they are
  • Curiosity: Wondering together about what behaviour might be communicating
  • Empathy: Walking with the child through their emotional experiences

By using PACE and MATTS together, we create a home environment where children feel safe, understood and supported, enabling them to rebuild their capacity for trust, connection and emotional resilience.

Tracking progress with BERRI

Every child has their own unique needs and individual journey. To ensure this is understood and supported, we use BERRI, a specialist assessment and progress monitoring tool developed by Dr Miriam Silver.

BERRI tracks five key areas: Behaviour, emotional wellbeing, risk, relationships and; indicators of developmental or psychological conditions

BERRI gives us a clear picture of what’s working and what needs to change. It supports day-to-day care, informs therapeutic planning and helps evidence progress for social workers, families and commissioners.

With BERRI, we can adapt and evolve support, always ensuring we’re meeting the child where they are — and helping them move forward with confidence.

A safe place to grow

If you’re supporting a child or young person who may benefit from the kind of nurturing, therapeutic care we provide, we’d love to tell you more about what makes our homes different. Let’s work together to support the children who need us most.

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