For Professionals
Working in partnership to support young people
Lucania works in partnership with professionals to provide safe, stable and outcome-focused residential care for children and young people aged 14–18.
The Referral Process
We understand how important it is to find the right environment for each young person.
We work closely with professionals to ensure every referral is handled with care, responded to quickly and with clarity, and a focus on offering long-term outcomes.
Urgent Referral?
For time-sensitive referrals, our team can respond quickly to provide guidance and support.
Call us: 0330 324 0090
- 1.Initial enquiry
- 2.Needs assessment
- 3.Matching process
- 4.Transition planning
Enquiry Form
Our provision
We provide specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs, tailored to each individual and designed to support longterm stability and progress.
Our homes are carefully structured to create safe, supportive environments where young people can feel secure, build confidence and develop independence at their own pace.
Structured environments
Calm, well organised settings with clear routines that provide consistency and help young people feel settled and secure
Consistent team members
Stable, experienced teams who build trusted relationships with young people, providing continuity of care and support over time
Personalised support
Individualised care planning that reflects each young person’s needs, strengths and goals, ensuring support is meaningful and effective
Opportunities for independence
Support to develop life skills, confidence and decision-making, helping young people take steps towards greater independence
Working in partnership
We work alongside local authorities, social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals to ensure every young person receives the right support at the right time.
What you can expect:
Responsive communication
Clear, timely communication with professionals at every stage of the referral and placement process
Timely referral decisions
Prompt, well-informed decisions so young people can move forward without unnecessary delay
Collaborative care planning
Working alongside professionals to shape care plans that reflect each young person’s needs and goals
Clear transition planning
Structured, well-communicated transitions that support stability at every stage
Committed to safe, high‑quality care with clear oversight
Lucania is committed to delivering safe, high-quality residential care for children and young people, underpinned by strong governance, clear processes and continuous oversight.
Ofsted
Safeguarding
Regulation 44
Quality Assurance
Have you seen our
resource hub?
Our Resource Hub provides insights, guidance and practical information to support professionals, families and anyone looking to better understand residential care for children and young people.
