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Our Family Befrienders provide whole family support to families facing multiple hardships which may include, mental health, family relationships, finances, and isolation. Family Befrienders offer a listening ear and take the time to learn about the problems and experiences of a family. Through respect, encouragement and support, they aim to help families discover their strengths, build confidence and resolve difficulties. As well as providing much needed emotional support, they help our families on a practical level too. A volunteer may introduce a family to community resources, find out about relevant social benefits, visit the local park with them or give support around parenting. They do not offer home-help or baby-sitting services. Volunteers meet with their family for a few hours either weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6-12 months. Support might be: Helping parents to take their child(ren) on days out Helping parents to find local resources, e.g., library, nursery, GP Having a chat over a cup of tea Helping to fill in forms.
Our Family Befrienders provide whole family support to families facing multiple hardships which may include, mental health, family relationships, finances, and isolation. Family Befrienders offer a listening ear and take the time to learn about the problems and experiences of a family. Through respect, encouragement and support, they aim to help families discover their strengths, build confidence and resolve difficulties. As well as providing much needed emotional support, they help our families on a practical level too. A volunteer may introduce a family to community resources, find out about relevant social benefits, visit the local park with them or give support around parenting. They do not offer home-help or baby-sitting services. Volunteers meet with their family for a few hours either weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6-12 months. Support might be: Helping parents to take their child(ren) on days out Helping parents to find local resources, e.g., library, nursery, GP Having a chat over a cup of tea Helping to fill in forms.

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This service offers support in person.

This service is provided by a charity or a community group.

Last updated 03/03/2025 9:59am

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Charity number: 1028214 | Company Number: 02863464

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