Financial Support Archives

Farah’s Story

Farah, her husband Amir, and their two sons Zain (aged 6) and Jamal (aged 5) were referred to Welcare by local Children’s Disability Service to help Farah who was feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage the family’s debt.

Emotional Wellbeing / Financial Support

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

Sam’s Story

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

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

Charlotte’s Story

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

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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