HatfieldHome provides safe, nurturing residential care for young people aged 8–17 — a genuine home built on compassion, consistency, and growth.
Six specialist services — all built around what each individual genuinely needs to feel safe, grow, and thrive.
Safe, carefully staffed environments with 24/7 support. Small homes of 2–3 young people ensuring genuine individual attention and real belonging.
Specialist support for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties using trauma-informed, relationship-based practice every day.
Close liaison with schools, tutors, and educational professionals ensures every young person's academic journey stays on track throughout placement.
Real independence embedded in daily life — cooking, budgeting, communication, and self-advocacy through genuine lived experience at home.
Supported living pathways for 16–17 year olds — a carefully managed transition from residential care into confident, independent adult life.
Rapid-response capability for young people needing immediate safe housing. We are equipped and available for urgent referrals at any hour.
Every decision begins with safeguarding and the wellbeing of our young people — without exception.
Young people thrive with predictable, caring adults around them — we build that consistency intentionally.
Each young person's background, needs, and goals shape their unique care plan — never a template.
We work closely with placing authorities and families at every step, maintaining transparent communication throughout.
Fewer young people means more genuine relationships, better outcomes, and a real family feeling — not an institution.
Continuously developed in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and first aid.
Registered with Ofsted, meeting all Children's Homes Regulations — placing authorities can refer with complete confidence.
We actively support young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs where others struggle.
Clear, caring, and collaborative — from first contact to settled placement.
Contact us directly or via frameworks. We respond to all enquiries the same day, including emergencies.
We review background, needs, and care plans to confirm a strong match before placement begins.
A tailored support plan built collaboratively with the placing authority, family, and young person.
Consistent, structured care with regular reviews and transparent reporting for placing teams.
We welcome enquiries from local authorities, social workers, and families. All messages responded to within one working day — urgent referrals same day.
Hatfield Home, Watford, WD24 4DA
Same-day response — available around the clock
All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.
For emergency placements email us directly: Info@hatfieldhome.co.uk