Support Services
The Village Family Support Program provides support services so that families and communities are valued and supported to nurture children to achieve their full potential.
The program provides a range of centre-based support services to families, children, and young people. The service has a prevention/early prevention focus and is available to all families in the community.
It aims to equip parents and carers with information, skills and strategies that will increase their ability to nurture and care for their children. The services will be delivered to clients through group activities (e.g. parenting courses, information sessions) and on an individual basis (e.g. information about available services, case management). Where issues are identified that fall outside the scope of the family support program (e.g. mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic and family violence) the service provides information and referral to specialist agencies where possible.
Information & ReferralĀ
This is a program supporting parents and careers in developing their relationship with their baby through play, and learning some child development information while playing with your little one and meeting.
Personal Support
Needs assessment and management of case/support plans.
The service includes:
- Assessment of client needs, strengths and goals in relation to parenting issues
- Development of a plan outlining the activities that will be undertaken to address the clients needs
- How progress towards goals will be measured
- Regular review of the plan after an agreed period of time
Mutual Support & Self-help
Groups and activities for families will:
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Increase understanding of child development and behaviour.
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Enhance skill in relation to parenting.
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Develop knowledge of parenting strategies to respond to various behavioural issues..
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Referral and Access