Transforming Families
We've developed programs that focus on developing insight in parents about how their behavior affects their children, and giving them the tools they need to step up and be the best parents they can be. We also provide accredited training for other service providers, so that they can work with children who witness difficult situations. We also include specific focus on men/boys to address father-involvement and addressing reckless behaviour. Our staff undertake comprehensive investigations on requests of courts or legal Practioners in various family related matters. Our staff have extensive experience in providing expert witness testimony in various court proceedings.
Free From Violence
The devastating effects of domestic violence on women are well documented. Far less is known about the impact on children who witness a parent or caregiver being subjected to violence. Witnessing domestic violence can lead children to develop an array of age-dependent negative effects. The Program aims to address the cyclical nature of parents who are victims or perpetrators of domestic violence to understand the impact of the behaviour on children, as well as how to address and support children who have witnessed domestic violence. 10 sessions
Straightjacket Men
The Program examines the discriminatory attitudes and behavioral patterns that encourage many men and boys to be violent and reckless - they develop skills and strategies to reduce the resulting harm as well as prevent its perpetuation. The Program aims to empower young people, to prevent, avoid, and defend against violence and reckless behavior as wel as challenge assumptions about personal identity, gender roles, and power imbalances that lie at the root of much interpersonal violence and reckless behavior. 12 sessions​
Parenting Capacity Assessments
The purpose of a parenting capacity assessment is to understand the nature of the identified risk; both the strengths and weaknesses in parenting, relative to the identified child/ren, and to recommend appropriate actions to ensure the child/ren remains safe and their needs are met.
Our integrated family assessment is a specialized assessment that focus on the family as the unit of care. We assess family structure. development, functioning and how these relate to the problem experienced
Supervised Visitation and Contact
Supervised visitation allows parents to have parenting time with their children in a safe and neutral environment. Visits are supervised by a trained social worker who observe visits and can provide a report on the quality of the visits and visit activities. Care and contact assessments are comprehensive assessments done to determine the best care and contact arrangements between children and all co-holders of parental rights. Professionals working with children and young people should ensure that the child’s voice is heard, considered and taken into account
Not a Deadbeat Dad
Many fathers face obstacles fulfilling their aspirations to be involved in the physical, social, and emotional development of their children, and to provide for them financially. When fathers are actively engaged in their children’s lives, their children experience improved mental, emotional, educational, and social outcomes. The program aimmmmm to Restore/Facilitate Positive Father-Child Attachment Relationship to impact/prevent Conduct and behaviour disorders of the child in the future. 8 Sessions