Young Parents Service

Young Parents Support Service

Are you …

a young parent (or mum to be) who wants to get out and meet other young mothers?
25 years or younger?
Wanting someone to talk to
Wanting some individual help?
Wanting to learn new skills?
Seeking an improved quality of life for yourself and your children?

Waipuna Trust's Young Parents' Support Service can provide a variety of courses to meet your individual needs, as well as one-on-one support for you and your family.

" The future destiny of the children is always the work of the mother"
(Napolean)

"A happy childhood is one of the best gifts that parents have in their power to bestow" (Mary
Cholmondeley)

"The best thing you can give your children, next to good habits, are good memories" (Sydney Harris)

Individual support

Support, information and referrals are provided by caseworkers for individual parents on:

parenting
relationships
tenancy problems
budgeting
drug and alcohol
health and pregnancy issues
job search
problem solving and goal planning
benefit entitlement
family group conferences
advocacy
transport to appointments
monthly newsletters

Referral and Assessment

Initial enquiry may be made by yourself or by a support agency e.g. doctor, social worker to the Intake worker on +64 (3) 386 2139 or by contacting us online for further information and a referral form

A referral form is completed providing WaipunaTrust staff with relevant information.

When the referral form is received by the Intake worker, an appointment is made with you for an assessment visit by a caseworker.

Courses

First Steps
Basic introductory group covering a variety of topics
Thriving Families
Parenting skills
Be Your Own Best Friend
Self awareness and personal development
Home Management
Sewing skills
Cooking skills
New Directions
Transition to independence
Drivers Licence
Monthly One Day Workshops on topics such as:
- Craft
- Self Defence
Monthly Family Educational And Recreational Days
Partners are welcome

Childcare and Transport provided

Young parents speak about what they have learnt and achieved in
the courses

"I am working 30 hours a week now and Emilee is in day-care so that was my goal that I have reached. I am ready to be working and enjoy it."

"That I can actually do things for myself and it is not scary"

"I learn that I am a worthwhile person, that my goals in life are attainable-all
I need is a positive attitude."

"Since coming to this course I have been a more confident mum and happier."

"Some of the my strengths as a parent are the love I have for my daughter... helps me enjoy her and helps me cope."

"This course has made a difference to my parenting by helping me understand that I cannot be perfect, getting support and ideas from other mums, teaching me about the stages Torian is at and what to expect next and teaching how to manage situations and behaviour."

"I really want to achieve my welding tickets and a do a driving course because I want to achieve something amazing that I can put all my effort into and use the skills for my creative side. I'll have job I can use anywhere and it will be amazing. It will build a wonderful future for me and my family. I will feel fantastic
when I have achieved it."

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