Our residential program offers support and care for families who are experiencing difficulties with their infants and young children. Up to ten families can be admitted each week and are able to stay up to four nights.Admission of the whole family is encouraged.
Residential services are provided at our Centre in Canterbury and are provided by registered nurses who have extensive experience in family care.
What to expect during your stay
During your stay at OFC, you will be supported by our staff. You will be responsible for all aspects of your child’s/children’s care. Maternal and Child Health Nurses and Mothercraft Nurses are on the premises at all times during your stay.
Our staff will plan a mutually agreed strategy with each family according to their needs and the age of their child or children.Your care plan is flexible and individual. You will receive one-to-one coaching and counselling, as well as attending group education sessions with other parents.
Education programs for all adult residents are offered daily. Education program includes sessions on; toddler behaviour, normal infant development, self care, sleeping and settling, mental well-being and other issues that are relevant to you. Fathers are encouraged to attend an education session on Wednesday evening.
Admission
Each family requires a doctor’s referral letter which must list any prescribed medications for all family members who are to be admitted.
You will be advised of your admission details on confirmation of your placement.
Costs
There is no charge for families to attend the Residential program (or the day stay program in Canterbury).
However there is a small charge covering the cost of our nappy recycling program.
Credit card facilities are not available.
Accommodation
Each family has a room for the parents and a room for the children. Bathroom facilities are shared between two families. Two of the rooms have ensuite facilities.
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Our residential program offers support and care for families who are experiencing difficulties with their infants and young children. Up to ten families can be admitted each week and are able to stay up to four nights.
