Welcome to Ty Cribyn
Ty Cribyn is situated in rural Wales,on the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with a vast array of opportunities for outdoor education, exploration and engagement, whilst still maintaining a community feeling.
The focus of the home is to provide care for young people who require longer term care and support. This makes the home different to our two Welsh Intervention Care Homes, as it allows for a step down provision, enabling a more positive transition for the young people we support.
Throughout placements, young people may spend time away from the home with staff in holiday accommodation, camping and other facilitiess in sutations where they will benefit more from one-on-one support.
The 4-bed home was refurbished in 2025 and offers a high-quality environment to help young people flourish.
Ty Cribyn
Welcome to Ty Cribyn!
We are delighted to introduce you to our first Residential Children's Home in Wales.
How We Work
Ty Cribyn follows a therapeutic care model, grounded in attachment theory and the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) framework. The aim is to help children heal from developmental trauma by fostering meaningful, trusting relationships. The care environment is designed to offer stability and a sense of safety, enabling children to feel seen, valued, and supported in reaching their potential. The therapeutic approach incorporates principles of trauma-informed practice and includes training for staff in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and RiiSE, which emphasises proactive, non-restrictive, relationship-based care strategies.
Care Model
Therapeutic Approach: Our care model is rooted in attachment theory and incorporates the PACE framework (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). This approach supports children in recovering from developmental trauma by fostering trusting and meaningful relationships.
Trauma-Informed Practices: Team members are trained in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and trauma-responsive strategies to provide children with consistent, nurturing care tailored to their individual needs.
RiiSE
Relationship-Focused Approach: RiiSE is a trauma-informed behaviour support programme that focuses on proactive, non-restrictive, and relationship-based care. It is designed to create a culture of safety, trust, and support.
Staff Development: All team members are trained in RiiSE to equip them with the skills to de-escalate challenging situations, sustain positive relationships, and foster emotional healing. The programme incorporates evidence-based methods from leading theorists in trauma and attachment, ensuring high-quality care.
Communication
Child-Centred Communication: Children are encouraged to share their feelings and opinions through regular one-to-one keywork sessions, twice-weekly community meetings, and informal daily interactions.
Promoting Understanding: Our team members use curiosity and empathy to help children explore their emotions and behaviours in a safe and supportive way, reducing shame and fostering self-reflection.
Inclusion in Decision-Making: Children are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives, from daily routines to long-term care plans, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
Activities
Tailored Experiences: A wide range of recreational, educational, and cultural activities are planned based on children’s interests and needs. These include sports, arts, outdoor adventures, and trips to encourage social, creative, and physical development.
Community Engagement: Children are supported to join local clubs and organisations, such as Scouts, dance classes, and sports teams, to build confidence and a sense of belonging.
Therapeutic Play and Exploration: Activities are carefully designed to help children take safe risks, build resilience, and develop trust in adults through shared enjoyable experiences.
Therapeutic Hub
The Hub team could be likened to Fair Ways secret sauce. This is a team of professionals across multiple disciplines, directly employed by Fair Ways, who support both our team members and individuals, providing and accessing trauma-informed care.
Our multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians offer a wide variety of specialist assessments and interventions. They work to offer the services that those in our care deserve, supporting our amazing frontline staff in their incredible work, building safety and meeting children and young people’s physical needs.
Statement of Purpose
Our Statement is Purpose contains all the 'need-to-know' information about Ty Cribyn
Children's Guide
Our Children's Guide is intended to help young people find out information about Ty Cribyn before they move in
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