Help for families in Moray
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Need some parenting advice or support?
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Worried about family relationships or wellbeing?
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Struggling with money worries?
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Do you live in Moray and are you expecting a baby or do you have a child under the age of five?
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Or, do you have children of any age and have you been put in touch with Children 1st Moray by your social worker?
The sort of support we offer
Family Support
Our professional team can help you so that things get better for you and your children. We can help with challenges like building better family relationships, learning to play, working with Dads, supporting you to get your child to nursery or school and helping with morning and bedtime routines.
Financial Wellbeing Advice
if you are struggling with debts, energy bills, council tax arrears or need advice on bankruptcy or someone to negotiate with creditors on your behalf we can provide confidential support. We will also seek to maximise your income and ensure you are getting all benefits you are entitled to.
Group Support
We offer lots groups to support children, young people and parents where you can meet other people who may have had similar experiences to your own, enjoy activities together, develop your strengths and build your confidence. Our current groups include:
Supporting parents whose children have been removed from their care
Parents are parents whether their children are in their care or not. Children 1st Moray are supporting the Good Ideas Group, a group of parents who have had children removed from their care to research and share recommendations about what needs to change to keep the promise and make sure all care experienced children grow up loved, safe, and respected. Read more about their research and recommendations here.
Supporting parents-to-be and new parents
If you or your partner are pregnant or, you are a new parent it’s normal to have feelings of uncertainty. One in 10 Mums experience low moods when they are pregnant or have a new baby. We offer help and support including a group for new Mums where you can make friends with other people going through similar experiences and baby massage classes to help you connect with your baby.
Get in touch
Call us: 01343 564170
Email us: moray@children1st.org.uk
To find out more about how we might be able to support your family.