We offer support to some of the most deprived families in the local community who have at least one child under school age. Our aim is to make them both emotionally and materially self sustaining by the time the last child goes to school. At least 25% of the children served are on the at risk register. Many of the parents suffer from mental health and addiction difficulties.
Each family is assess by a professional worker to identify their need and a care plan is developed which is basically carried out by a trained voluntary worker. Volunteers are committed to giving at least 2 hours support weekly. We have close working relationships with the statuary and specialist services with-in the area so that all families needs can be met. Progress is regularly assessed by the professional workers who are always available to support to the volunteers when there are any difficulties.Volunteers do not do for families but may work with them. Their main function is to be a supportive friend who can make suggestion and support the families to get their needs met so that parents can be supported to have good parenting skills and the children can reach their full potential.