Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families - What is it?
Strengthening Families is about families, government agencies and non-government organisations(NGOs) working together to improve life outcomes for families, children and young people.  These outcomes include: Better access to health and education Better job prospects for young people Improved ability to form positive relations...Read more
Published Thursday, July 10, 2008 by SC Editor

Strengthening Families - Who can use it?

Any agency can refer a family to Strengthening Families.  Families/whanau can also self-refer. Families direct the process.  They determine what information is shared and which agencies attend.  At the initial meeting, the family/whanau talks about its priorities and the agencies explain how they can assist. The family/whanau and a...Read more
Published Thursday, July 10, 2008 by SC Editor

Heather Smith - Strengthening Families Coordinator

Heather Smith - Strengthening Families Coordinator
Heather Smith is our Strengthening Families Coordinator.  Heather's role includes the co-ordination of the Strengthening Families case management process, supporting the lead agencies involved with families and involvement in projects in the local community including the interagency Tamariki Holiday Programme, the MSD Local Services Mapping Pr...Read more
Published Monday, June 23, 2008 by SC Editor