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The impact of the pandemic on many local families is still unearthing. Struggling with poverty, isolation & mental health pressures, families now need our encouragement to reconnect with society as we begin to emerge from multiple lockdowns. Our focus is bringing back joy to families most affected.
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Situation
As recently reported by Home-Start UK, poverty, mental health issues and the social development of children were the main post-pandemic concerns for parents.Our local data illustrates similar findings; 2/3 families faced financial instability; 67% with parent unemployed; 89% of parents affected by poor emotional health and 85% of parents worried about their child’s future.These extreme and prolonged stresses caused by the pandemic will have a present and lifelong impact on families and children.
Solution
Early year experiences are critical to a child’s life chances.Parent’s input is vital and our support model of being alongside parents offering emotional and practical support, helps to ensure that the 1st five years of a child’s life are prioritised.Our proven flexible and responsive approach provides a reliable source of connection and understanding to vulnerable families.This past year we’ve made 7,419 remote contacts with 241 families and plan to keep this approach supporting more families.