Families First offers practical, compassionate and completely voluntary support for families who choose to engage with us. Our aim is to help reduce child poverty and poverty of aspiration by working alongside parents and carers to build confidence, stability and hope within the home.

Through trusted one-to-one support, we help families access the right advice and agencies for debt, financial pressures and other challenges that can cause stress and impact daily life. Our support is shaped around each family’s needs and may include help to create safe, organised home environments, establish positive routines, and ensure children have what they need to attend school feeling prepared, included and confident.

This can include support with breakfast routines, clothing and school uniforms, as well as practical help such as tidying gardens to create safer spaces for children to play. By reducing pressure at home and encouraging structure, wellbeing and connection, Families First helps children and families feel more secure, supported and able to thrive in school, friendships and community life.

Contact Our Team:

Linda Given, Families First Coordinator

lgiven@yipworld.org

Nadia Scott, Families First Team

nscott@yipworld.org

Mandy McLeish, Families First Team

mmcleish@yipworld.org

Leah Barr, Families First Team

lbarr@yipworld.org

Or call us at: 01290 422364