Children's homes for children and young people aged 7–18.
Our homes are safe, nurturing environments where young people can rebuild stability, confidence and a sense of belonging.
7–18
Age range
2
Children's homes
24/7
Skilled support
Melrose Lodge
Solo placement
A single-occupancy children's home designed for focused, individualised care.
Ivy House
Three-bed children's home
A welcoming three-bed home offering shared living for up to three young people.
“Our purpose is to provide an anchor for children to build the emotional resilience to thrive.”
Committed to providing nurturing therapeutic care.
High expectations and aspirations for every child to achieve their full potential.
Empowering children to reach the destination of their dreams.
Passionate about continuous development, innovation and excellence.
M·A·I·N·S·T·A·Y
Eight values that guide every home, every care plan and every relationship.
Motivated
We remain motivated to support children's journeys, adopting the right support at the right time.
Acceptance
We accept children for who they are and advocate for everyone's individuality and uniqueness.
Inclusive
We work with the child in an inclusive way, hearing their voice and responding to their needs.
Nurture
We love and care for children in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.
Stability
We support children unconditionally with compassion, providing stability and resilience on the journey to independence.
Tenacious
We hold high expectations for our workforce — tenacious, consistent and passionate in everything we do.
Achieve
We support children to achieve the best possible outcomes and to become the best version of themselves.
Young People
We support children to develop their interests, hobbies and aspirations — providing lifelong positive experiences and memories.
Speak to the Mainstay team
We're happy to discuss our homes, the referral process and how we can support you.