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  • Families First St Andrews

    Created/last updated: 08/02/2023  

    Aims and objectivesFamilies First is a very small independent charity working with children and their families aged 5 - 16 years who face significant challenges in life living in North East Fife. These challenges include Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), various learning disabilities, social and emotional problems, mental health issues, caring responsibilities, being looked after away from their family, low self-esteem, medical problems and poverty. Isolation can be a significant challenge to the children we work with due to their personal circumstances and rural location. By supporting these children and their families we aim to: * Reduce isolation * Develop self-esteem * Improve social skills * Improve relationships All of the people we work with are referred to us by external statutory and voluntary agencies. We offer 3 core services - Family Support (adults), One-to-One Befriending (children) and Children's Group Work. Our overall objectives are to strengthen the social and emotional development of children, young people and their parents and carers; so they can become effective contributors to their communities. We do this in a number of ways, by providing opportunities for our service users to explore the challenges they face and gain new experiences in a safe environment with supportive staff and volunteers. In addition to one-to-one support and group work activities, we provide access to events throughout the year through our Family Support Service. These events give families a chance to spend time and have fun together, thus creating lasting memories with each other.

    Key Area(s) of Work:
    Family Support
    Volunteering
    Young People
    Children's Services
    Befriending/Mentoring

    Address2 Rose Lane
    St Andrews
    KY16 9EW
    Websitewww.familiesfirststandrews.org.uk/index.asp?mainid=17595
    E-mail[email protected]
    Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/FamiliesFirstStA/
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    Telephone01334 208 086
    Area covered
    Registered Charity?SC032506


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