This service supports families with children aged 0—18 years under stress or in crisis with dependent children who are living in the Hawkesbury. Home visits or centre-based sessions provide information and referral, counselling and support to families. The service also provides a Parent Connect group for isolated parents caring for children aged 0 –8 years needing some time with other parents to learn new skills and have fun together—more details below. The family support service is available on:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9am – 12 noon & 1pm – 4pm.
Tel: 02 4588 3504
Email: familysupport@rcsi.ngo.org.au
Why would I want or need a Family Support Worker?
- Maybe you are having difficulty coping
- Worried about your child/children
- Had a new baby and feeling down
- Having money problems
- Wanting some information about parenting
How would a Family Support Worker be able to assist my family?
- Working out a plan together on how best to help your family
- Giving you emotional and/ or practical assistance
- Helping you get in touch with other services
- Parenting groups to help with day to day issues
- Support groups
Who can use the service?
Anyone with dependent children aged 0—18 years in the Hawkesbury.
How can I speak with a Family Support Worker?
- You can come into the centre or telephone
- Home visits can be arranged for you
- All information you give us is strictly confidential
- Family Support Services work on building individual and family strengths and helping each family set and achieve its own goals.
- The aim of the service is to assist people to have confidence in their own matters, by offering support and practical assistance in a caring environment.
Groups
Parent Connect is a group for Dads and Mums caring for children aged 0-8 years runs fortnightly, 10-12pm on Monday mornings during school term, offering a chance for parents of young children to make friends, break isolation and learn information relevant to parenting. Childcare provided. To book in call Carol on 4588 3504.
Workshop Programme: there are many group workshops and ongoing support groups offered at the centre — click here to access — and come in to the centre for more information.
