Reaching Families Services
Summary
TLDRReaching Families is a dedicated support network for parents and carers of children with disabilities or additional needs in West Sussex. Offering a comprehensive range of services, they provide befriending, advice on benefits, access to a guidebook and fact sheets, workshops, and training. They also facilitate support groups both online and locally, connecting families for shared learning and mutual support. Visit their website to explore how they can empower and assist you.
Takeaways
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Reaching Families is dedicated to supporting parents and carers of children with disabilities or additional needs in West Sussex.
- π‘ The organization offers a One-Stop shop of services tailored to help parents and carers navigate the challenges of supporting their children.
- π€ If your child is undergoing diagnosis, Reaching Families can connect you with a parent befriender who understands your experience.
- π They provide guidance on accessing benefits such as Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Carers Allowance.
- π Parents can order or download a guidebook and fact sheets to better understand their child's needs and available support.
- π Reaching Families offers workshops and training courses for parents to gain new skills and connect with others who have similar experiences.
- π₯ Umbrella support groups are available both in local West Sussex locations and online via Zoom, providing community and support.
- π The organization also has a Facebook group with over 5,000 West Sussex parents where members can share advice and support.
- π For more information and resources, parents are encouraged to visit the Reaching Families website.
- π The organization is focused on empowering, informing, and supporting parents and carers to improve their lives and the lives of their children.
Q & A
What is the purpose of Reaching Families?
-Reaching Families is an organization set up to empower, inform, and support parents and carers of children with disabilities or additional needs in West Sussex.
How does Reaching Families describe its service offerings?
-Reaching Families offers a One-Stop shop of services to help parents and carers in various ways, including support during diagnosis, access to benefits, and educational resources.
What kind of support can parents expect if their child is undergoing diagnosis?
-Parents can be matched with a parent befriender who has had similar experiences and can share their insights and support.
What benefits can Reaching Families help parents access for their child?
-Reaching Families can advise and assist parents in accessing benefits such as disability living allowance, personal independence payment, and carers allowance.
How can parents find out more about their child's needs and support options?
-Parents can order or download Reaching Families' popular parent carer guidebook and fact sheets from their website.
What opportunities does Reaching Families provide for parents to gain new skills?
-Parents can attend workshops and training courses organized by Reaching Families to learn new skills and share experiences with other parents.
How can parents connect with other parents and carers for support?
-Parents can join Reaching Families' umbrella's support groups, which are available both online via Zoom and in local areas across West Sussex.
Is there an online community for parents and carers to get advice and support?
-Yes, parents can join Reaching Families' Facebook group, which has over 5,000 West Sussex parents offering advice and support.
Where can interested parents find more information about Reaching Families' services?
-More information can be found on Reaching Families' website, which outlines how they can support parents and carers.
What is the main goal of Reaching Families' workshops and training courses?
-The main goal is to provide parents with an opportunity to gain new skills while learning from and supporting other parents with similar experiences.
How does Reaching Families aim to help parents look after themselves while caring for their child?
-By offering a comprehensive range of services and support, Reaching Families aims to alleviate some of the challenges parents face, allowing them to better care for themselves and their families.
Outlines
π€ Supporting Families with Children's Special Needs
The script introduces 'Reaching Families,' an organization dedicated to empowering, informing, and supporting parents and carers of children or young people with disabilities or additional needs in West Sussex. The group offers a comprehensive range of services, including matching with parent befrienders who have similar experiences, advising on benefits such as disability living allowance, personal independence payment, and carers allowance. They also provide resources like a parent carer guidebook and fact sheets, as well as workshops and training courses for skill development. Additionally, they facilitate support groups both online and in local areas, and have an active Facebook group with over 5,000 members for mutual support and advice.
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Keywords
π‘Parent
π‘Carer
π‘Child with disabilities
π‘Additional needs
π‘Reaching Families
π‘One-Stop Shop
π‘Parent Befriender
π‘Benefits
π‘Parent Carer Guidebook
π‘Workshops and Training Courses
π‘Support Groups
π‘Facebook Group
Highlights
Support for parents and carers of children with disabilities or additional needs in West Sussex
Establishment of 'Reaching Families' to empower and inform parents and carers
One-Stop shop of services for diverse support needs
Matching with parent befrienders for diagnosis support
Advising on benefits such as disability living allowance and carers allowance
Access to a popular parent carer guidebook and fact sheets
Workshops and training courses to gain new skills
Learning from and supporting other parents with similar experiences
Umbrella's support groups available online and in local areas
Joining Facebook group for advice and support from over 5,000 parents
Website provides information on how to access support
Importance of looking after oneself while caring for a child with additional needs
The challenge of getting the right support for children with disabilities
The role of 'Reaching Families' in facilitating community and resources
Assistance in navigating the complexities of child care and family support
Provision of personalized support through befrienders who share similar experiences
Emphasis on the comprehensive nature of the services provided by 'Reaching Families'
Invitation to explore the website for further support options
Transcripts
[Music]
are you a parent or a carer of a child
or young person with disabilities or
additional needs so are we and we know
how difficult it can be getting the
right support for your child taking care
of them whilst looking after yourself
and your family
that's why we set up reaching families
to help Empower inform and support
parents and carers in West Sussex we
deliver a One-Stop shop of services and
can help you in lots of different ways
if your child is undergoing diagnosis we
can match you with a parent befriender
who understands your experience and can
share theirs with you
we can advise and help you access
benefits to help you and your child like
disability living allowance personal
Independence payment and carers
allowance
if you want to find out more about your
child's needs or how to get them support
you can order or download our popular
parent carer guidebook and fact sheets
from our website or you can gain new
skills at one of our workshops and
training courses whilst learning from
and supporting other parents with
similar experiences to you
and if you want to meet other parent
carers online or in your local area or
get support from members of our team you
could come along to one of our
umbrella's support groups they're based
in locations across West Sussex and
online via Zoom or you could join our
Facebook group and get the advice and
support of over 5 000 West Sussex
parents to find out more take a look at
our website and see how we can support
you
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