The Children's Society in Warrington

Location

Our Family Intervention Service offers a number of targeted services to support families with children from birth to 11 years old to give them the best start in life.

We help parents to meet their children’s needs – particularly in circumstances of additional stress such as illness, housing difficulties, drug and alcohol issues, domestic abuse, financial difficulties, disability, times of transition etc.

We are based in the Central Neighbourhood areas of Warrington and cover Poplars and Hulme, Orford, Fairfield and Howley. You can refer yourself to one of our services or be referred by another agency.

Our services

PALS – Pre-School Nursery

High quality early years education building strong foundations for children aged two to rising five. The nursery received an Outstanding Ofsted inspection in February 2011.

Bright Beginnings – Family Support Service

Our weekly group sessions are aimed at supporting and empowering families, offering a timetable of activities with support from other agencies. For families with children aged 0 – 5.

Families Matter Service – Disability

These structured and relaxed family sessions are offered in the school holidays, and are aimed specifically at meeting the needs of families with a disabled child.

Communicate Together – Communication

Support to families with pre-school children who have communication needs, through a mix of group work and one-to-one sessions.  We work with parents and carers on a set of recognised and tested communication strategies.

One-to-one support – Outreach

Tailored packages of support in the home or in the project base.

Time limited sessions

We deliver short term projects with the support of other agencies throughout the year, depending on needs. Examples include parenting, healthy eating, cookery, attachment and bonding.