Channels & Choices was established in 2005 by a group of qualified social workers who were, and still are, passionate about making a difference to the lives of children in care.
Breaking Cycles & Improving Outcomes
Fostering, Residential Homes, Therapy & Education
Therapeutic Childcare in Kent
Welcome to Channels & Choices
About Us
Initially starting with one residential home, Channels & Choices has grown into a centre of excellence in therapeutic children's services across Kent, supporting children and young people with complex emotional, social, and behavioural needs. We offer high-quality fostering placements and nurturing residential children's homes, underpinned by a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach. With an on-site SEMH school and a multi-disciplinary therapy team working collaboratively, we create safe, stable environments where children can heal, grow, and achieve their full potential. Our integrated model ensures care, education, and therapy work seamlessly together to deliver truly child-centred support.
Why Choose Us
Evidence-based support that makes a real difference
Trauma Informed
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each child
Step down to fostering
Unique Stepping Stones program to prepare children for family living
Education Placement
Access to our on-site SEMH school for Key Stages 2 - 4
Breaking Cycles & Improving Outcomes
Community Events
Smiles, teamwork, and shared memories - our community comes together to support our foster families, the children in our residential homes and the pupils of The Sallygate School. At Channels & Choices the children in our community thrive, have fun and forge friendships at our numerous community events.
Community Christmas Celebration
Magical Trip to Disneyland Paris
Easter Egg Hunt Adventure
Jubilee Garden Party
Keep Kent Clean Community Day
Our Approach
Trauma-Informed Practice
Evidence-based approaches that recognize and respond to the impact of trauma
Therapeutic Community
Highly integrated therapeutic support woven into every aspect of care
Understanding Attachment
Deep understanding of attachment experiences and early life trauma
Breaking Cycles
Helping children develop emotional management skills and reach their full potential
Our Leadership
Our dedicated leadership team brings together decades of expertise in therapeutic care, education, and fostering.
Salwa Farid
Operational Director & Registered Manager
Kate Stephenson
Operational Director & Responsible Individual
Ross Barnett
Executive Director
Steve Davison
Executive Director