Home and Family is an independent Christchurch based Incorporated Society that works with children, youth, adults and families facing barriers to positive outcomes in their lives. Home & Family was originally established as the Society for the Protection of Women and Children and has been in operation for over 115 years. This family focused, forward thinking still drives Home & Family today and we now offer residential parenting programmes and a counselling service. Residential parenting programme: Home & Family provide 24 hour supported accommodation for parents with babies/children. Counselling:  Affordable, professional and confidential counselling service for families (including couples) and children.