Family and parenting support
Weakened by social isolation and lack of information on the services available, vulnerable families often find themselves without any support in escaping the poverty trap.
Weakened by social isolation and lack of information on the services available, vulnerable families often find themselves without any support in escaping the poverty trap.
Our approach is prevention rather than cure since helping vulnerable children to (re)integrate sustainably is inseparable from supporting their families.
Based on our successful experience with the Family Houses programme in France, we and our partners have adapted the model in a number of countries: Burkina Faso, Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Philippines.
Family Houses aim to promote the family as the primary caregiver responsible for their children’s development and protection and help them acquire the tools to fulfil this role.
The Family House is a welcoming, listening and learning space where everyone can share their experiences, learn from those of others, find support and escape isolation.
The daily activities, the moments for discussion and the people involved in the Family House respond to each person's needs. All the activities on offer are therefore designed and created with the families.
I come to the Family House because it offers a warm welcome and a friendly environment. It allows me to express my thoughts and concerns and share my knowledge, which benefits other families.Mother attending a Family HouseCambodia