Stories Archive

Claire & Gabriella’s Story

Claire had witnessed emotional, verbal and physical abuse towards her mother, and even after the relationship ended, her father continued to use child contact arrangements as a means of coercive control. Following breaches of court orders, Gabriella and Claire were moved to a new address for their safety.

Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing

May & Jack’s Story

The family were referred by their Local Authority for early help support due to concerns around safety, emotional wellbeing and parenting pressures.

Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing / Parenting Support

Shannon’s Story

After a devastating house fire caused by a faulty tumble dryer, Shannon and her three children, Shayla (13), Kayley (10) and Ryan (7), suddenly found themselves living in temporary accommodation.

Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing / Families in Crisis / Housing / Parenting Support

Amara’s Story

Amara (aged 10) was referred to Welcare by her school’s pastoral team to take part in the Capability in Schools programme.

Capability / Emotional Wellbeing

George & Lisa’s Story

George has a diagnosis of Autism and displayed challenging behaviour that severely affected family life. Lisa, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, was struggling to cope as George’s aggression escalated.

Boundaries & Behaviour / Domestic Abuse / Financial Support / Parenting Support / SEND

Penny’s Story

A Personal Testimony from Penny, mother to Annie (aged 6) and Susie (aged 4).

Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing / Parenting Support

Leo & Toby’s Story

A referral was made to Welcare to support Mum and her two children, Leo, aged 5, and Toby, aged 3, following concerns raised by their Health Visitor. This was the second period of intervention, the first having taken place the previous year.

EHCP / Emotional Wellbeing / Housing / Parenting Support / Under 5s

Imran’s Story

Following childcare proceedings, the courts concluded that Imran had been abusive to both Amir’s mother and Umar’s mother and recommended that Imran self-refer to Welcare’s Caring Dads programme.

Caring Dads / Domestic Abuse / Father Group / Parenting Support

Alice’s Story

Alice and her two grandchildren, Michael, aged 12, and Henry, aged 7, were referred to Welcare by Henry’s primary school.

Boundaries & Behaviour / Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support / Parenting Support

Liam & Steph’s Story

Mum, Steph, and her son, Liam, aged 6, were referred to Welcare by their local authority.

Boundaries & Behaviour / Domestic Abuse / Emotional Wellbeing / Parenting Support

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