Parenting Support Archives

Liam & Steph’s Story

Mum, Steph, and her son, Liam, aged 6, were referred to Welcare by their local authority.

Boundaries & Behaviour / Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing / Parenting Support

A referral was made to Welcare by the local Early Help Service for support for Dylan and his mother, Melissa, who has a diagnosis of anxiety and depression. School reported ongoing concerns in relation to Dylan’s punctuality and attendance and it had been suggested that this was related to Melissa’s mental health impacting her ability to manage the morning routine.

Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support / Parenting Support / The Wave Project

Anthony’s Story

The court had concluded that there was a history of domestic abuse from Anthony towards his children’s mother and Anthony needed support around parenting, understanding the impact of the historical abuse, and improving his co-parenting relationship.

Caring Dads / Domestic Abuse / Father Group / Parenting Support

Zoya & Agata’s Story

Mum, Zoya, and her daughter, Agata, aged 4, were referred to Welcare by her Agata’s nursery school.

EHCP / Families in Crisis / Parenting Support / SEND

Mark’s Story

Following a recommendation from the Family Courts, Mark referred himself to the Welcare Caring Dads programme because he wanted to learn more about abuse, abusive relationships and how to address issues in relationships, as well as get support to improve his relationship with his children and enable him to become a better father.

Caring Dads / Domestic Abuse / Father Group / Parenting Support

Nicole & Chloe’s Story

Nicole and her daughter Chloe were referred by Lambeth Children’s Social Care due to multiple complexities around communication, Chloe’s physical and emotional wellbeing, and Nicole struggling to navigate parenting of Chloe after multiple breakdowns in their relationship.

Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support / Parenting Support

Yvonne’s Story

Yvonne was living with extended family in a two bedroom flat – this meant that 4 children and 4 adults were vying for space and attention. With no outdoor space and two of the children sharing a bed there was constant chaos, little structure and increasingly aggressive behaviour.

Boundaries & Behaviour / Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support / Housing / Parenting Support

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