Barnardos social services

Services available include:

LEAP social work support

  • Social work support for children and families facing multiple and complex challenges.
  • Support is tailored to the individual needs of each child and whānau, rather than a fixed programme approach.
  • Focuses on keeping vulnerable children safe and supporting whānau wellbeing.

LEAP works with children and families affected by:

  • Family and whānau violence.
  • Neglect or emotional abuse.
  • Risk of, or existing, statutory involvement.
  • Parental mental health concerns.
  • Harmful alcohol or drug use.
  • Significant child health or disability needs.

Family breakdown assessment

  • Assessment service for young people under 19 who are unable to live with their parents or guardians due to family breakdown.
  • Involves meeting with the young person, family members and other key people to understand the circumstances.
  • Assessment outcomes are provided to Work and Income New Zealand to inform decisions regarding eligibility for financial support, including the Unsupported Child Benefit, Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment.

Barnardos also operates an early learning service locally. Early learning services are listed separately under Barnardos Early Learning Centre.

 

 

Location

Barnardos ELC,  25 Trent Street,  Oamaru 9400  View Map

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About Us

Type

  • Children and youth
  • Community and Support Groups
  • Social services

Contact

027 209 2360
kristen.brown@barnardos.org.nz
Barnardos services
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