What is the Family Support Project all about?
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Comments from these young parents include:
- "They keep telling me what to do."
- "I'm much younger than anyone else."
- "They think I can't be a good Mum because I'm so young."
- "They judge me without knowing me."
- "They are snooty."
What do parents say about this group?
- "It's good fun and everyone is friendly."
- "There's always lots for the kids to do and there's a safe place for the babies too."
- "I like the things we can do together with our kids."
- "The outings are really good."
- "We come for the lunches!"
- "I like the cooking activities."
- "It's good being able to do things like peer Education."
- "We know our kids are busy and happy when they are at the crèche."
What is our overall aim?
To show God's love, care, and compassion for others in a practical way by developing a welcoming, non-judgemental parent support facility for single parents aged 21 years and under and their children.
What are we hoping to achieve?
We provide a non-statutory facility where young parents can meet together, receive support and help if wanted, and where they are encouraged to develop positive interactions and play skills with their children. We look towards encouraging the young parents to use mainstream facilities as appropriate, e.g., swimming pools, parks, and places of interest around Dundee, and eventually mainstream pre-five facilities. When appropriate, opportunities for extending their own education are also discussed and organised. Some parents are also helped into employment.
Management structure
Board of Trustees – includes a parent  Steering Group – comprised of paid staff, volunteers, and parent representatives Project Leader Parents' workers Volunteers |
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