The Family Time Service usually becomes involved with a family if a child or children have been removed from the care of their parent / guardian, and the court have directed that family time needs to be supervised or supported.
The Family Time Service is part of Milton Keynes City Council and is made up of a team of Social Workers, Senior Family Time Workers, Family Time Workers and our Family Time Co-Ordinator.
Visit the sections below for brief information about how Family Time sessions happen:
Planning meetings take place ahead of Family Time sessions starting to plan dates and locations and will include setting expectations for all adults involved. They may provide support and suggestions to help with this. A written agreement will be put in place between the adult and the Family Time Service.
These plans will be reviewed regularly to discuss anything that needs to change.
Family Time Workers work closely with parent/s, carers and child/ren to assist in the family time session being a good quality positive time for all. At our venues rooms have been set up to be family friendly and have lots of toys and activities for children. There are also outside spaces to use.
Dates and times will be planned in advance. Adults attending Family Time sessions are asked to arrive early for session to ensure they start on time.
The team supports sessions from two venues in Milton Keynes and also supports sessions in the local and wider community. These arrangements are planned ahead of time and based on needs for the children and adults involved.
The child(ren’s) social worker receives updates on all Family Time sessions. This will be a factual based observational report which is shared with the child’s social worker and with court, where applicable. Family Time Workers will also offer feedback after each session if the parent wishes.
If you’d like to read more information, please see the leaflets below for information:
Family Time information leaflet
Family Time information leaflet (text only)