Disadvantaged families with young children are facing unprecedented challenges, juggling poverty, poor mental health, disability, temporary housing, isolation & more. In children’s critical early years our 1:1 and group support empowers families to navigate their hurdles and improve child outcomes.
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The families we support are struggling to cope, often lacking support networks and not engaging with services. 75% live in poverty and many in temporary accommodation, with illness, disability, domestic abuse or bereavement often in the mix too. Children lack security, nutrition, play activities, equipment and learning opportunities. Without intervention, families face crisis and gaps in care and development, leading to poor social, emotional, academic and economic outcomes for their children.
Our staff and trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support through 1:1 home visiting and group activities, intervening early to prevent harm and improve outcomes. We signpost, reduce stress, listen non-judgmentally and befriend, helping families to navigate challenges and build skills and confidence to support their children’s development. Group activities (eg reading, crafts, gardening, outdoor play) combat social isolation and stimulate social, physical and early-learning skills.
