The Government funding package for community social service providers announced yesterday will allow Presbyterian Support Northern to better meet the needs of families and communities.

Saint Kentigern School children and their families recently made a generous donation to support a special outdoor activity-based therapeutic programme for young people developed and delivered by Family Works Northern, the child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern.

Hundreds of Auckland children and their families are set to benefit from the fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of Newmarket which recently donated $15,000 to Family Works Northern, the child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern.

Help will soon be at hand for parents and caregivers in North Shore City and Rodney District, thanks to two special group programmes being offered by Family Works Northern, the child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern.

Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) says its foodbank experienced record-high demand in the last two months of 2006 and their Budgeting and Money Management services have also been stretched to the maximum.

Three and a half years ago Margaret hit rock bottom, but the solo-mum has turned her life around and is now helping others in need – volunteering at the Auckland foodbank that once ensured her own family didn’t go hungry.

Presbyterian Support Northern has officially opened a new new base in North Shore City, set up so it can support more children and families in the area to make positive and lasting differences in their lives.

Waitakere men keen to be better dads will soon be able to benefit from a new fathering programme developed by Family Works Northern, the child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern.

Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) has changed the name of its child and family services division from James family™ to Family Works Northern as part of a national initiative to help increase the profile of its work