Under 5s Archives

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

Euan’s Story

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

Emily’s Story

Emily came to us as a young single mother struggling in her new role. Watch her video.

Domestic Abuse / Financial Support / Under 5s

Hayley’s story

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

Ruby’s story

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

Anya’s story

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

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