Anya and her daughter Kaitlin were referred to Welcare as victims of modern slavery and had been placed in an apartment without family or friends to help them. Welcare were asked to help Anya access befriending services, group sessions and parental support.
Financial Support / MySpace / Under 5s
Bethany was referred to Welcare having witnessed domestic violence towards her mother perpetrated by Bethany’s father.
Domestic Abuse / MySpace
Carly, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was referred to Welcare with her overwhelmed mum - struggling with 5 sleep deprived children in temporary housing.
MySpace
Children’s Services referred mum Charlotte to us when she was struggling with her son Alfie’s challenging behaviour. This included extreme tantrums which would last for hours until Charlotte gave in to what he wanted.
Financial Support / MySpace / Under 5s
Emily came to us as a young single mother struggling in her new role. Watch her video.
Domestic Abuse / Financial Support / Under 5s
Kayleigh and her son Euan (22 months) were referred to Welcare by their health visitor. Kayleigh was a young mum experiencing a range of physical and mental health difficulties, struggling to meet Euan's needs.
Financial Support / MySpace / Under 5s
Eva came to us aged nine years old from a volatile, unstable background. Her mother had moved the family away to a new area so they could start a new life for themselves.
Financial Support / MySpace
Single mum Hayley originally referred her son to us for a MySpace course but it soon became evident that she needed extra support to cope with lockdown and anxieties around Covid-19.
Covid-19 / MySpace / Under 5s
Joshua, aged 4, was referred to our Every Child a Talker Course by his school. He was in reception class and both the school and his parents were concerned about his speech and language development.
Financial Support / Under 5s
Kate was a young mother who was living in unsuitable accommodation. Welcare’s team empowered Kate to turn her life around and start making plans for how to bring her daughter up in a safe loving home.
Domestic Abuse
Louise and daughter Ada* were recommended to Welcare by a play therapist in Ada’s school. 5-year-old Ada’s father had been violent and emotionally abusive towards Louise, and antagonism between the two was affecting Ada.
Financial Support / MySpace
Mary, an asylum seeker, was referred to Welcare as she was isolated with a young child and had limited funds. Welcare helped practically, linking her into the services she needed, but also gave her the support and confidence she needed to become part of the local community.
Domestic Abuse / Financial Support / Under 5s
Myra and Mia were referred to Welcare via Lambeth’s domestic violence service after domestic abuse towards Myra by Mia’s father. Welcare programmes for Myra (Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities) and Mia (MySpace) helped them both to come to terms with the abuse and their feelings.
MySpace
Ruby came to us having been diagnosed with selective mutism. One of our Family Support Workers shares her journey helping Ruby to come out of her shell.
Domestic Abuse / MySpace / Under 5s
We know what a difference a positive male role model can make to the lives of children. However 8 year old Sam, living with his grandmother and sister, felt that he had no one special in his life he could turn to.
Financial Support / MySpace
Samuel, a single father, came to Welcare when he was struggling financially just before Christmas. We were able to help with food and heating costs, and enable Sam and his children to have a proper family Christmas.
Financial Support
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