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We would like to build on the success of our pilot scheme working with children and young people in Trafford who have been bereaved. We would like to bring the age at which we presently see children down from 10 years to 5 years. We would also like to extend the service geographically, and to broaden the focus to include all issues affecting children adversely.
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We will be able to offer: Immediate access to information and support via a telephone helpline operational 10.00am - 10.00pm Monday to Friday. This will be available to anyone who is concerned about a child, or the child themselves. One to one counselling and peer group support for children and young people. One to one counselling and peer group support for carers. Training courses for parents, carers and other professionals working with children and young people. Funding will enable us to run this scheme for 3 years. It will provide for: The employment of a part time supervisor to oversee the work of our 40 counsellors and 20 telephone helpline volunteers. The employment of a part time trainer to provide training courses internally for our volunteers, and externally for parents, carers, and other professionals working with children and young people. The employment of a part time administrator. Travel expenses for volunteers who are working off-site. The service will comprise multi-level interventions and will be tailored to the individual needs of the child. Our focus is the alleviation of distress and the reduction of isolation thereby reducing the potential for long term mental health and relationship difficulties.