Care Agency Children’s Services offers new Out-Reach Programme to parents

As the lockdown rules continue, families have had to adjust and adapt their usual routines, which may not have been easy. As school and work-life have been "brought home" for many as a result of the lockdown measures, parents and their children are spending most of their time together under one roof for very long periods of time.

Furthermore, many children and families have had to deal with not seeing their loved family members and friends face to face due to social distancing and isolation measures.

Many families may be feeling the stress at home. Whether it is establishing a good work and school routine, managing children’s’

behaviours, or managing the worries and stresses of confinement. Keeping children occupied and entertained, while finding some adult time away from the sense of isolation may be hard.

The staff at the Family and Community Centre would like to extend its support to parents and carers during this challenging time by way of an Out-Reach service.

The Family and Community Centre still offers opportunities for families to reach out and receive necessary support. An additional helpline service has been set up to offer one-to-one support and advice to parents and those with parenting roles. The team is comprised of trained Parenting Educators, Social Workers and Therapists, who will be able to offer advice on different strategies that may help families build resilience during these difficult times. The team will also help to link those parents or children in need to other support services in the community.

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16-04-2020 PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR