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Jigsaw4u offer structured Therapeutic Life Story Work for 4 – 18 year olds who are adopted or under a special guardianship order.

Jigsaw4u’s Therapeutic Life Story Work Service-Area

Operates across Merton, Sutton, Croydon, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond-upon-Thames

Service-user Eligibility

  • For: 4 – 18 year olds who are looked after, have a special guardianship order, or are being adopted.
  • Eligibility (For): 4 – 18 year olds who are Looked After Children, have a Special Guardianship Order, or have been Adopted.
  • Eligibility (Referral Criteria): Referrals can be made by a social care professional through Spot Purchase commissioning, please click the below button to learn more about commissioning our services. For individuals and families, we suggest you ask your social worker to contact us on your behalf.
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