CHAMPIONS
SUPPORT NETWORK
Nathan Singleton
Chief Executive Officer
The Champions Support Network will provide a valuable helping hand for parents and carers out there, especially if you sometimes find that raising and caring for a young person is really challenging. This programme will provide a support structure that you can rely on and it will be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.
We know that raising and caring for a young person can be really challenging.
And that, if a young person is at risk of issues such as serious youth violence, it can be hard to identify and access the appropriate support.
But we also know that you’re not alone.
Our Champion Peer Mentors are local parents and carers, just like you, who have experience and knowledge and can guide you in navigating the various support systems you require.
We can help you with...
- Improving communication
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Dealing with conflict
- Managing change
- Mental health
- Dealing with grief
- Self-care and wellbeing
- Engaging with schools and teachers
- Understanding your rights
- Accessing support
I want to get support
The Champions Support Network is available to parents and carers who live in:
- Barking and Dagenham
- Havering
- Redbridge
Recent updates from the Champions Support Network
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Champions Support Network for parents and carers
During Lockdown 1.0, we developed our support to parents, with new initiatives like our remote one-to-one support sessions for parents and an online parent support group to help and encourage parents as they faced the challenges of parenting through lockdown