Manny Cussins Family Project
Innovative and empowering practices for all the family
Manny Cussins Family project offers a one-stop range of sensitive and responsive services for children and families, from birth to 59 years old.
By offering services such as parent/toddler groups, support services for children with additional needs, speaker groups and courses for adults with or without children, we aim to create an environment for networking and accessing help and support. Most of our work is aimed at preventing the need for social work intervention, however if the need arises we have the facilities to provide this service.
'The Welfare Board is absolutely brilliant, they really do help people. They have all been wonderful to me - I couldn’t have coped without a social worker.’
MCFP Service User
Social Work Support:
Family Breakdown - an increase in family breakdown and the resulting need to support children through divorce has been much more prevalent.
One-to-One Support - offered to numerous clients with a variety of presenting issues, ranging from debt management to parenting and relationship issues.
Support for Children & Families with Additional Needs:
Time 4 Space - aims to offer the opportunity for all members of families with children who have learning or physical disabilities to have some time to themselves and to enjoy much needed respite.
Kidz Klub - variety of art, sport and musical activities for children with additional needs. Allows trained staff to work in group settings with children who have moderate to severe learning difficulties or physical disabilities.
Sibling Support - offering siblings of children with additional needs time for themselves on a one-to-one basis with a worker.
My Time - for children with additional needs to come to the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Community Centre or on low / no cost outings.
Dinner and DVD - once a month video and fish and chips, for children with additional needs.
Life Coaching:
Steps - 12 week course for adults designed to empower them to take a fresh look at their lives and make some positive changes.
Little Steps - for young people.
Adult Groups:
Webster Stratton - parenting group
Bumps and Babes - a great opportunity for expectant and new mums to meet in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Childrens Groups:
Parent and Toddlers
Teddy Bears Picnic - once a month
Summerscheme - runs for 2 weeks in the Summer.
Stick and Stuff - art group for under 4’s running once a week.
Mix it Make it / Mini Mix it - cooking sessions for children to make a variety of healthy foods.
Tactile Tales - story time in the multi sensory room for all children.
