AJ And Friends offer parenting programs and workshops to help parents and caregivers develop effective parenting skills, improve communication with their children, and learn positive discipline techniques.
AJ And Friends provide counselling services for families to address emotional, behavioural, or mental health issues that may be affecting children and their parents.
AJ And Friends facilitate support groups for families to connect with others facing similar challenges, share experiences, and provide mutual support.
AJ And Friends offer respite care services to give parents a break from caregiving responsibilities and allow them to recharge and take care of themselves.
AJ And Friends provide financial assistance, connect families with resources to help meet their basic needs, such as food, housing, or medical expenses
AJ And Friends organize educational workshops on topics related to children’s health, safety, and development to empower parents with knowledge and skills to support their children
AJ And Friends conduct home visits to assess the needs of families, provide support, and offer guidance on creating a safe and nurturing environment for children
Great question! Families usually are referred to us by social services for respite care or the short break stays at Hoylake.
Another great question. This one’s not as strait forward as we’d like it to be for you. Initially you must self-refer into social services children with disabilities team. The website is here: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-social-care
Money matters! Usually social care, health and education fund children’s care here. Often, we are commissioned by the local authorities to provide high quality care across the North West. Some families pay privately and may be in receipt of personal health budgets or direct payments. Apply here for direct payments online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-direct-payments
We rely on our community voice to help us achieve our goals of reaching even more families! Our community volunteers bring a wealth of support to the overall services. To volunteer simply email us on: hello@ajandfriends.co.uk