fifedirect - Care and carers

Adult placement

We provide family-based care in the homes of carers across Fife.

Our carers are specially recruited from the local community and after training, we try our best to match you or your loved one with the best carer for their needs.

You'll live with the family as a member of their family. It's much like the foster care system for children.

The success of the scheme depends on the hard work and enthusiasm of the carers.

There are 45 carers across Fife offering this service and the scheme is one of 16 across Scotland.

We can offer you or your loved one long term, short term or day care. We can also offer short respite breaks so carers can have some free time, and people with a disability get a change of scene.

For more information contact

Social Work Enquiries
Tel: 01383 441177 Contact Social Work Enquiries online

Emergency Out of Hours Social Work Services
Tel: 08451 550099
By Post: Fife Council, New City House, 1 Edgar Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7EP

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