Locally trusted organisations
Locally trusted organisations
Family Matters is a significant piece of partnership working and we are working with six chosen Locally Trusted Organisations to work with families in their communities.
Four of these work in each area of the city:
- North: Just Family
- Central: YMCA North Staffordshire
- South East: Alice Charity
- South West: Family Focus
Two have been specially chosen to support children and families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Alice Charity
Their purpose is to help children and families facing hardship, by creating opportunities and providing support, so children have a strong start in life. This has included through giving meals, combating isolation and working in partnership with schools and local communities.
Just Family
Their vision is for every family to live happy, healthy lives through positive relationships and increasing chances to fulfil potential. They have a range of support services, including peer support groups, workshops, tailored support, signposting and interventions, all run by specialists.
YMCA
YMCA North Staffordshire support children and young people and their families to access services and resources that can help them develop a better future from themselves. Their values and teachings are based on the Christian principles of protect, persevere, hope and trust.
Family Focus
They offer family support services and their goal is to provide parents, carers and children with resources, skills and opportunities to reach their full potential. Current projects include activities for disabled children and parenting support programmes.
Project Indi
Their mission is to build inclusive communities where everybody feels like they belong and provide safe places in Staffordshire where vulnerable adults and children can connect and thrive. They have monthly support groups for parents/carers of children (up to 25 years old) with SEND, as well as services aimed at adults and children.
Gingerbread Centre
They provide accommodation for homeless families and single pregnant women. They offer support packages tailor made to the family’s needs, which include information on health, training, money and managing accommodation. Gingerbread also work with other agencies such as health, social care and domestic violence to ensure the right support is provided.