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Family support
Bringing up children is both rewarding
and challenging, and we also understand
that parents/carers need support to
face the demands of family life, no
matter how big or how small
difficulties may be.
The Family Support Service consists of four family centres providing children and families with support, offering a partnership that helps to work through difficulties and find solutions.
Our centres are situated in Halewood and Whiston, Kirkby, Page Moss, and include a borough-wide flexible support team.
If appropriate and with the permission of parents/carers, we can work with other agencies to provide the best support package available. Although we are part of the Social Services department, it is not necessary for families to have a social worker in order for them to receive support. Support and activities are available through open access to the community.
The Flexible Support team and all family centres provide services which are appropriate to the needs of the individual. These needs are assessed in relation to the National Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their families. Some services which can be offered as part of the package of support could be:
The Family Support Service consists of four family centres providing children and families with support, offering a partnership that helps to work through difficulties and find solutions.
Our centres are situated in Halewood and Whiston, Kirkby, Page Moss, and include a borough-wide flexible support team.
If appropriate and with the permission of parents/carers, we can work with other agencies to provide the best support package available. Although we are part of the Social Services department, it is not necessary for families to have a social worker in order for them to receive support. Support and activities are available through open access to the community.
The Flexible Support team and all family centres provide services which are appropriate to the needs of the individual. These needs are assessed in relation to the National Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their families. Some services which can be offered as part of the package of support could be:
- Groupwork, on various issues e.g. self confidence/self esteem, healthy eating on a budget, women’s health, domestic violence.
- Individual sessions on particular issues e.g. parenting, routines, etc.
- Life work with children who are 'looked after'.
- Supporting and facilitating positive time for contact between parents and children who are 'looked after’.
- Child development sessions for children under 5.
The services are wide and varied and
will always be adapted to meet the
individuals’ needs. For further
information, contact the following:
Halewood Family Centre - 0151 443 2145
Kirkby Family Centre - 0151 443 4206
Page Moss Family Centre - 0151 443 3547
Whiston Family Centre - 0151 443 4517
Flexible Support Team - 0151 443 4521
Halewood Family Centre - 0151 443 2145
Kirkby Family Centre - 0151 443 4206
Page Moss Family Centre - 0151 443 3547
Whiston Family Centre - 0151 443 4517
Flexible Support Team - 0151 443 4521
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Who to Contact
Health and Social Care
Write to or Visit:
PO Box 23,
Nutgrove Villa,
Westmoreland Road,
Huyton
L36 6GA
Email: family.supportservices@knowsley.gov.uk
Write to or Visit:
PO Box 23,
Nutgrove Villa,
Westmoreland Road,
Huyton
L36 6GA
Email: family.supportservices@knowsley.gov.uk
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