Early Years Collective
Supporting vulnerable families to give their children the best possible start in life through early intervention, a holistic whole family approach and partnership working.
This service is focused on prevention and support for families with young children (0-8 years) where there are indicators of vulnerability that if not addressed will lead to a breakdown, crisis, and statutory measures. A key driver is for children to remain within their family and community where it is safe to do so.
Our Early Years Team work alongside Home-Start and The Cottage Family Centre to deliver a coordinated approach in Fife.
In Partnership with Starcatchers where we offer a specialised early intervention service that responds to the specific needs of young parents with the aim to prevent them reaching crisis point. Our approach is strength-based and centred around building trusting relationships. 1:1 support from a Fife Gingerbread worker and the arts-based group from Starcatchers enables a rounded provision that supports parents to improve mental health, confidence, relationship skills, employability skills, peer support networks and parental skills.
Who will we support?
Family Workers and Young Parent Workers offering holistic whole family support to vulnerable families with young children.
Families will benefit from working collaboratively with workers, which involves together identifying strengths and vulnerability and then collaboratively creating an action plan.
Families will receive one to one support, group work and connections to mainstream & community provision.
What will we do?
We will support families with children aged 0-8 years one to one in their own home with a focus of children growing and flourishing.
Support parents to ensure that they can provide a safe and nurturing home environment.
Genuinely work with families to support young parents in areas such as mental wellbeing, attachment, play and child development.
A Dad’s Worker will work with fathers to help them to have courage and remain connected with their child.
Workers and Volunteers will create opportunities in local communities to connect families with others to create friendships and share experiences - friendly space for families to grow, learn and play together.
Family Learning Opportunities will be available for parents to work towards their own aspirations.
How to make a referral?
To make a referral, download and return the completed form below at info@fifegingerbread.org.uk or call us on 01592 725210
