Voice of the Child

Who we are

WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT?

OUR AIM IS TO PRIORITISE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO STAY CONNECTED AND HELP CREATE POSITIVE MEMORIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE.

Voice of the Child is a Nationally Accredited Child Contact & Family Support Charity providing Supervised and Supported Contact services. We provide a neutral, safe and supported family environment where children from separated families are supported to;

• Enjoy safe, supported and consistent interaction with non-resident parents or significant family members

• Develop sustainable attachment relationships with non-resident parent or significant family members

• Parents are supported to understand/effectively manage the implications of separation and loss for their child/ren.

• Child/ren are supported to develop positive attachment relationships with non-resident family & to experience reduced anxiety and stress caused by parent's separation

  THE OUTCOMES WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE:

  FOR CHILDREN:

• Improved and sustainable attachment relationship between child/ren and non-resident parent

• Retain sustainable contact with significant / extended family members e.g. Grandparents, Siblings, cousins, aunts & uncles.

• Improved sense of belonging; Positive sense of self, identity and self-esteem.

• Reduced psychological and emotional symptoms associated to loss and separation; such as anxiety, fear, depression, friendship or relationship difficulties.

• Improved wellbeing

• Improved communication and long-term contact agreements between parents.

• Improved and sustainable attachment relationship between parent and child/ren

• Non-resident parents develop the skills and confidence to interact with their child/ren and to meet the needs of their child/ren independent of support from external agencies.

• Parents feel more empowered to take control and prioritise the needs of their child/ren and enjoy positive family relationships without intervention from external agencies.

• FOR FAMILIES:

• Families stay connected

• Children enjoy positive family memories

• Improved family wellbeing

• FOR COMMUNITY / SOCIETY

• A cohesive community

• A fairer and safer society

• FOR PARENTS: