Group Parenting Programmes

Improving your parenting skills.

Social Work and Counselling

Support when you need it.

Young Parents

Assistance for young parents.

Family Start

Making your children the priority.

Strengthening Families

Working together to benefit your family.

Buddy Programme

Extra adult support for children.

Foster Care

Family care for children.

Family Dispute Resolution

It’s all about the kids.

Government Agency Referred

For government agency referrals.

Family Works is here to support children, young people and their families through challenging times in their life.

We all need help from time to time, and Family Works offers a range of social services, from counselling and social work support, through to buddy and parenting programmes.

Services are confidential, free of charge and available no matter what your gender, religion or background may be. 

 

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Latest News and Stories

'Tis the season to give

7 November 2024

It is that time of year again when Family Works kicks off its annual Christmas Appeal, collecting gifts to give to families in need of extra support.

Work helping vulnerable children to dream big recognised

21 October 2024

Family Works Buddy Programme Whakatipu coordinator Nanette Benington has been recognised for her work providing vital support to vulnerable children and young people in the region.

Inspired to give back

11 July 2024

Caring for two children under five while fighting a custody battle and suffering from post-natal depression was an extremely stressful time for Mikayla*.