Family Support Information for Families

Are you finding being a parent difficult?

Are things getting on top of you?

Could you do with a spare pair of hands?

Do you need someone to talk to?

What is Family Support?
Family Support is a scheme where trained volunteers provide emotional support and practical help to families, in their own homes, who are experiencing difficulties.

What sort of problems can be helped?

Family Support can help families overcome a wide range of problems.

These difficulties could be due to illness or the sudden absence of a partner.
Whilst other parents may be finding it difficult to cope with several young children. Alternatively, a parent may be experiencing loneliness, isolation or financial difficulties. Inexperienced parents may need practical help and reassurance. Whilst other parents may just need someone to talk to.

How long will the volunteer visit?

The volunteer will continue to visit until your family has come through its difficult patch.

When everyone agrees, the volunteer will then move on to help another family.

What will it cost?

The service is available free of charge to all families.

How do I get a Family Support volunteer to visit?

You could ask your health visitor, Midwife, GP, Playgroup Leader or Social Worker to contact the Family Support organiser on your behalf

Or, if you wish, you can contact us by phone, letter or call into Howgill Family Centre.

Family Support                

A Free confidential service offering befriending support and practical help to families in West Cumbria, with young children.

Family support is one of the many services and resources provided by Howgill Family Centre.

If you think Family Support may be helpful to you please contact Howgill Family Centre 01946 62681