Grainne Moss, head of the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, notes the crucial role that Family Works plays in making children feel safe.
Category: Media releases
Northland proving no refuge from Auckland poverty
Family Works Northern hit the headlines recently when our service manager for Whangarei, Margie Matthews, and some of her team were interviewed by National Radio’s Northland reporter Lois Williams.
Family Works offering free support to victims of flooding
Ms Ssekajja urges locals: “If you want to come and have a chat and a cup of coffee we’re here for you. Come up and see us in Whakatane. Even if you just want to have a general chat about “what do I do with this...situation’. We’ll try and help in whatever way we can.”
Fathers as role models the focus of White Ribbon event in Hamilton
A father and son who have found fame as musicians are the guest speakers at a special White Ribbon Day event to be held in Hamilton later this month. White Ribbon Day is an international annual event held on 25 November.
Mediation saves children from trauma of family court system
Family Works Northern has saved more than 5,000 children, and more than 5,000 parents and caregivers, from the trauma of going through the family court system with its Family Dispute Resolution Programme.
North Shore’s Pacific families to benefit from new services
Pacific families living on the North Shore will now benefit from community-based services delivered by The Fono, Auckland’s largest Pacific-owned health provider. The Fono officially opened a new location on 1 October..
PSN welcomes radical changes in care and protection services
Social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) has welcomed the Government’s plan to transform current structures and provision of services for the most vulnerable children.
Creating a giant White Ribbon
Aucklanders are invited to “put a stake in the ground” against family violence this November 24 and to fill in a giant White Ribbon that will be located in Britomart’s Takutai Square from Noon.
How separation affects children
Children are affected by separation more than many parents realise, says Timothy McMichael who heads the family dispute resolution service.
Art exhibition shows dreams
The Yvonne Rust Gallery at the Quarry Arts Centre and Family Works Whangarei are inviting the community to attend a children’s art exhibition.
