Child and Family Services
Cholmondeley provides short-term planned and emergency respite care and education for the children whose families and whānau are experiencing distress and require extra support. We work with children aged 3-12 years. At Cholmondeley the children are given opportunities to experience adventure based and experiential learning activities in a safe and fun environment. Within our environment relationships are key to the child feeling safe and valued. At Cholmondeley children are supported by enthusiastic and caring adults who recognise, encourage and draw out the child’s strengths.
Social Services: Home-based social work, psychology and group work for children, young people, their families and caregivers Budgeting and financial mentoring Aratupu Pre-School: Early childhood education for 0 – 6 year olds in a supportive environment with a Whānau Worker (03 352 6816) Community Response: Support to schools – tailored services to meet the needs of children, families and the school community Wise-Up and ACES – life skills group programmes for children Men on a Mission – a group for men (run in conjunction with The Salvation Army) Housing: For families, transitional and long-term including social support WesleyCare: Residential age care and social housing for older adults (03 375 1055)
Parent to Parent was formed by a group of parents and professionals who believed in the value of parents supporting parents when faced with the challenge of parenting a child with a disability, health impairment or special need. Through a network of regional groups and trained volunteer support parents we provide information and support to thousands of families. Our services to families are free and include: Volunteer support parents with a similar personal experience, who understand the challenges, frustrations and special joy that come from parenting a child with special needs. Information on over 3600 different conditions ranging from very rare to more common SibSupportNZ is a sibling support programme for children and teenagers who have brothers or sisters with special needs Seminars, training workshops and a range of family support programmes Advocacy support Altogether Autism has Autism Spectrum Disorder information and an advisory service.
Pregnancy Help provides a drop-in centre for pregnant women, new parents and theirfamilies. We offer a place to have a cuppa and a chat as well as practical support, information and guidance with free pregnancy tests, maternity clothing, newborn to one year old clothing,safe baby equipment such as bassinets, prams and high chairs, and referrals to other services. We run a weekly Bumps and Bubs support group on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.00pm where parents can make meaningful connections. We also run monthly parenting courses.
Parenting programmes that assist parents/caregivers to deal with unacceptable or disruptive adolescent behaviour. We run parent groups that meet every Monday and Tuesday at 7.00pm. We also hold one-off parenting adolescent seminars and six-week parenting courses throughout the year. Contact office for details.
START is a specialist non-government organisation social service that has significant experience in the field of sexual abuse recovery work with child, youth and adult victims of sexual crime. START offers specialist and professional sexual abuse counselling. This is subsidised and where possible, free to service users. START provides family work services and support to whanau free of charge, alongside victim counselling. START provides consultation regarding sexual abuse issues to members of both the general and professional community free of charge. START provides low cost educational workshops regarding concerns of sexual abuse to members of the professional and general community. START is committed to client confidentiality however this is limited when we have safety concerns. This means that if START becomes aware of situations where children, young persons or adults are at risk, appropriate action will be taken.
Child and Family Services Parenting Through Separation Supervised contact Childrens Safety Program In-home parenting support Home based care Early Learning Centres
We provide no cost professional counselling, family work, group courses for adults and children/young persons.
All services provided are for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. CRS is also involved with the ISR (Integrated Safety Response) and Canterbury Children’s Team. We are also providing services to the Muslim community following the Christchurch Mosque attacks. Services provided: Bilingual community work and interpreting support for our clients Social work including mental health support and family violence Health promotion ESOL/Information programme for pre-literate refugee background women, with child care provided CALD Counselling Psychosocial and mental health support for people impacted by the March 2019 Mosque attacks
We aim to support children with DCD/Developmental Dyspraxia by supporting families and caregivers. Services include an advisory and support service for parents, caregivers, schools and professionals; Funlink Playgroup for primary aged children, Funtween for intermediate aged children and Funteen group for secondary school aged; member library, seminars, presentations, talks by arrangement, Friday coffee focus meetings.