The issue: Parental isolation is a rising issue in New Zealand
Our vision: Thriving parents, flourishing families, healthy communities
We want to see whānau..
Feeling hopeful for the future
Enjoying positive relationships
Providing a stable, caring environment for children
Aware of where to access support if needed
Confident to go for it all!
Our approach: Widening parenting networks across the community
What that looks like for parents in Whanganui
A concern for whole-of-person wellbeing
Encouragement, mentoring and partnership with the parent
Journeying with people over the long term
Places of trust – where parents naturally connect
Linking to wider community support
Trust and advocacy
Sense of belonging
Strategies for parenting
The power of Parent Facilitators
Natural connectors:
who are welcoming, encouraging, supportive and stable
who come alongside, are good at connecting and know your journey.
Well trained:
in listening and linking
in sharing parenting strategies
Result:
strong relationships and trust
effective mentoring / coaching
increased confidence
Widening parent connections across the community
Woven Whānau Parent Facilitators
Building community networks
Getting groups of parents together
Open forum discussions about parenting
Neighbourhood parent groups
Home visits
Parent spaces
Parent-led neighbourhood events
Parenting courses and guest speakers
Connections to the community
POSITIVE OUTCOMES
The outcomes have positive inter-generational and cross community impact
