Families First - St Andrews

Families First is a registered charity supporting children aged between 5 to 16, and their families, who live in North East Fife. Their aim is to provide regular support to those experiencing challenges in life, creating opportunities for the whole family. They have three core services which can be adapted to meet the… Read more about Families First - St Andrews

Throughout the year we offer families the opportunity to have a day out together. On these days families get the chance to have fun relax and create lasting memories. Examples of family days out include; Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Dynamic Earth, New Year parties, Easter egg hunts, and summer picnics.

During the summer holidays Families First provide a programme of activities to children and young people to help bridge the long summer gap when our student volunteers have left town. Activities are offered weekly over 4 weeks in 5 local communities – Leuchars, Tayport, St Andrews, East Neuk and Cupar. The children… Read more about Holiday Activities - Families First

Children and young people are referred to our One-to-One Befriending Service because they face challenges in life or might be lonely. Children are matched with a volunteer befriender who shares the same interest as them and will listen to their problems.

One-to-One support offers more intensive support where families have the opportunity to share their concerns/worries in the week - this can be done over a walk or over a cup of tea! Part of this is referrals made to other agencies such as Women's Aid, Pass it on Peeps, and Welfare Support. This can also be support to… Read more about One-to-One Support - Families First

Families First PaCs group meets to have lunch and a catch up with each other during term time. They value this opportunity to take ‘time out’ from their home lives and to meet and support each other. They sometimes enjoy listening to a guest speaker or taking part in an activity such as arts and crafts led by one of… Read more about Parent and Carer's Support Group (PaCS) - Families First

Families First are able to run seasons for growth groups to support children & adults – this is an educational based programme focusing on change, grief & loss.

Families First hold 3 different groups and work within the 3 local high schools to support referred primary 7 children who are transitioning to secondary school between April and October. April - June allows them to run focused group sessions meetings with other children from other schools and reducing isolation.… Read more about Transition Groups - Families First

Families First provide focused group work to local schools who have identified a need for children & young people. They are able to provide a programme to meet their needs and support individuals in a small group environment with their social & emotional wellbeing. They also provide specialist one-to-one support to… Read more about WRAP Groups - Families First

Families First run youth groups for young people aged 12 – 16 with additional support needs. Their ethos is person centered and we encourage the young people to plan their sessions. Their volunteers support the young people to achieve their goals and move onto positive destinations.