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The ethos and philosophy behind our children’s homes is “Empowering & Potential” The ethos and philosophy behind our children’s homes is “Empowering Growth & Potential” At Lilac House we do not believe that any one model or tool holds the answer to supporting children and young people reaching their potential in a nurturing and homely environment.

 

Lilac House provides care for children and young people both male and female who display emotional and behavioral problems and attachment disorders. The young person may be unable to live with other young people or in a group setting and would benefit from living in a small environment, supporting them to move on into a group residential setting, fostering, return to their family placement or semi-independence.

 

We have found through years of experience that a humanistic approach through child centered practice works in a way to empower our young people to be in control of their lives. Much of the focus of our work lies within task focused approaches to behavioral management, setting small achievable targets identified by the young person leading towards a bigger objective. Many of our young children have complex needs and experienced trauma and loss and at a time of crisis when arriving at Lilac House.

 

View our Statement of Purpose here

 

Management Profile

 

Lilac House is managed by Kim Murray. Kim has 13 years’ experience working with children and young people in a residential setting, 11 of these years have been in either a supervisory role or management of staff. Kim attained qualifications in QCF Level 5, Leadership & Management for the Health & Social Care Children & Young People Services. Kim also holds an Enhanced Child Counselling diploma.

Kim is an extremely passionate manager who thrives on the progression and success of each individual child/young person that will be placed at Lilac House. Kim always goes above and beyond to ensure that children in her care feel valued and loved.