Introduction to the Community Families Programme
In
2002, Docklands Outreach set up the Community Families programme in
order to work with families experiencing a range of difficulties in
their daily lives.
Offering a free and confidential “early intervention”
service; the aim is to break the cycle of disadvantage before it
becomes magnified in the longer term.
How we work
Our
work with families is based on our ethos of providing a personal,
friendly and tailor made programme of initiatives over a set period of
time.
By building a unique partnership of trust and transparency, Community
Families ensures that the needs of our families are the heartbeat of
our day-to-day work. We are dedicated to our community, our children
and our families.
What we offer
We offer information, help and support with any or all of the following.
- Family Support
- Individual & Group Sessions
- One-to-One Counselling
- School Holiday Activities
- Onsite Childcare
- Health Advice
- Welfare Support & Advice
- Advocacy Service
- Home Visits
- Drugs & Alcohol Information
- Activities for Children
- Projects for Parents & Children
- Legal Advice
- Training & Development Programmes
and much more ...
who is eligible?
Any parent, carer or guardian with a child or children aged between 5 and 13 years.
making a referral
There are two types of referrals to Community Families, anyone fitting the criteria set out above may refer themselves to us and any organisation concerned with a family or family member may also refer to us
(Referral forms are available on request)
With all referrals, Community Families will conduct their own assessment to identify particular areas of need. To get in touch with the Community families team click here.
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From 2004 to 2005 we engaged with 3600 young people within the London Borough of Tower hamlets.
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Last year we acted as one to one advocates for 156 young people.
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Did you know that Docklands Outreach can provide sex and relationship education?
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Did you know that we have 12 members of staff who work directly with young people?
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