Parents bring up children, not Government, but sometimes families need extra help and support, for example;

• when a baby is expected
• when children are very young
• to encourage their children’s learning
• to find out more about being the best parent they can be
• when life is changing, for example finding a new school or the family is splitting up
• when life is challenging, for example mum or dad is out of work or having health problems.

The Parenting and Family Support Framework aims to provide a comprehensive strategy for all Medway parenting support services.  The trust wants all partner organisations

• To provide a clear and supportive message to parents that they are the key to children and young people having the best start in life
• To ensure that parents are and continue to be at the heart of design, delivery and review of services, providing parents with opportunities for a range of levels of involvement
• To support parents in a more coordinated and effective way, improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for children, young people and their families
• To build on existing partnership working and integrated/joint services across the range of parent support partners

 The framework is available below, together with a one page outline of key principles and best practice endorsed by the trust.

Partnership Chair: Liz Bailey, Head of Children's Services, NHS Medway Community Healthcare

For more information please contact Liz Bailey on liz.bailey@medwaypct.nhs.uk or 01634 382275.