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BY PARENTS
FOR PARENTS
Becoming pregnant and looking after
a new child can be an unsettling time. As a result,
many parents can feel down and uncertain in their new
role as parents.
When asked what would help, parents
have said, that they particularly like to talk things
over and to share ideas with other parents. Someone
who is of a like mind but who isn't part of the family
or involved in any other way and can be objective.
Community Parents are trusted local
parents who will visit you at home or at a place of
your choice. They can share their experience with you
as parents themselves and bring useful tips and ideas.
Someone with whom you can share, in confidence, the
worries as well as the joys.
It has been noted by many sadly,
that in recent years a feeling of community spirit has
gone by the wayside. The Community Parents Programme
is a way for parents to get together and to help each
other out.
We have a Parents Interest Group
for parents who want to get involved with helping to
develop the programme and to set up new activities.
We can help parents to get-together, organise trips
out, whatever they want to get involved with!
"Everything is so new when
you have children. The project is a great way of getting
people involved in their community and letting them
talk about their concerns."
Sam, 32, mother
Who the programme is for?
The programme is recognized as being of benefit to ALL
parents.
It is offered to everyone who lives in the Sure Start
area of Brighton and Hove (see map), during pregnancy,
and to mums, dads and carers with a child under 18 months.
Become a Volunteer
Mums and dads can use the skills they have learned in
raising their own children by helping others feel that
they are not alone in the trials and tribulations of
parenting. You can offer your knowledge and understanding
with non-judgmental support.
" I know what its like to be
a parent and sometimes it helps to know that there are
other people out there in a similar boat. It's nice
to be able to speak to other parents about bringing
up children, the good things and the not-so-good things"
Lesa, 31, mother of 2, Community Parent
"This project is about parents
working for parents. I don't think there are the links
of extended family anymore. This is a way for parents
to get support without feeling they are being judged."
Susan, 22, mother of 2, Community Parent
How to find out more
Telephone the Programme Co-ordinator on (01273) 320
900
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