Due to the increasing demand on the service and the waitlist we are closing referrals at this time. We will continue to review and update when referrals open again.
We remain committed to walking alongside whānau to support the health, wellbeing, and development of tamariki, and we value our ongoing relationships with partner agencies in supporting positive outcomes.
If you would like to connect to explore other pathways of support for whānau, please feel welcome to be in touch.
Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme that focuses on improving tamariki health and development. It supports whānau who have challenges or problems that may make it harder for them to care for their pēpi or young tamariki.
Whānau work with a Whānau Awhina / Family Support Worker to strengthen and improve parenting skills for the benefit of the child as well as to achieve whānau goals.
Referrals can be made from the second trimester of hapūtanga (pregnancy) or up until pēpi is 12 months old.
