Family Works Invercargill
Contact Details:
Family Works Building
183 Spey Street
P O Box 314
INVERCARGILL 9840
Available services:
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Counselling & Social Work Support
Individual and family counselling for children, young people and their families.
Assistance with parenting, support to manage children's behaviour and advice and advocacy for families.
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Foster Care
Short-term, emergency, respite and longer-term care for children who are unable to be cared for by their own families/whanau.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact Family Works Invercargill.
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Temper Tamers Programme
For children aged 7-10 years to learn positive ways of dealing with their feelings, particularly their anger; and for parents/caregivers to learn skills to help support their children.
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Grief Groups
For children aged 7-12 years and their parents/caregivers, where there has been bereavement or a separation/divorce.
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Buddy Programme
A mentoring programme for children aged 4-12 years, whose life circumstances indicate the need for extra adult support.
If you are interested in training to become a Big Buddy volunteer, please contact Family Works Invercargill.
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Parenting Programme
Ten sessions of 2 hours each cover the various aspects of child development and the relationships between children and parents.
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Strengthening Families Service:
The goal is to improve life outcomes for children, young people and their families through agencies meeting, planning and working together.
Psychological Services:
Family Works has the specialist input of a registered psychologist.
Family Assessments:
For clients of Child, Youth and Family Service under the Demand Management Strategy.
Housing Programme:
A Housing New Zealand programme for people wanting to buy their own home.
Other Presbyterian Support services
Residential Services for Older People:
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