Stories Archive - Page 2 of 3

Mark’s Story

Following a recommendation from the Family Courts, Mark referred himself to the Welcare Caring Dads programme because he wanted to learn more about abuse, abusive relationships and how to address issues in relationships, as well as get support to improve his relationship with his children and enable him to become a better father.

Caring Dads / Domestic Abuse / Father Group / Parenting Support

Erin & Tom’s Story

The family were referred to Welcare by school as parents were struggling to manage the behaviour of Erin (8) and Tom (5) and this was having a significant impact on the whole family.

Nicole & Chloe’s Story

Nicole and her daughter Chloe were referred by Lambeth Children’s Social Care due to multiple complexities around communication, Chloe’s physical and emotional wellbeing, and Nicole struggling to navigate parenting of Chloe after multiple breakdowns in their relationship.

Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support / Parenting Support

Amy’s Story

Amy and 7 of her 8 children, aged between 1 – 16, were referred to Welcare due to complex housing and financial challenges and Amy’s difficulty establishing boundaries and routines at home.

Financial Support / Housing

Yvonne’s Story

Yvonne was living with extended family in a two bedroom flat – this meant that 4 children and 4 adults were vying for space and attention. With no outdoor space and two of the children sharing a bed there was constant chaos, little structure and increasingly aggressive behaviour.

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

Samuel’s Story

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

Louise & Ada’s story

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’s story

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

Carly’s Story

Carly, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was referred to Welcare with her overwhelmed mum - struggling with 5 sleep deprived children in temporary housing.

MySpace

Joshua’s Story

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

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