Building Blocks Family Centre based in Resolven, Neath Port Talbot, has been awarded £100,000 over 3 years to deliver a new project supporting families, children and young people who are affected by disability.
The Thriving Upward project will support children and young people aged 0-11 years with a disability or pre diagnosis, by providing one-to-one support through play-based sessions. We will also work with the parents and family as a whole by providing tailored advice and information, whilst helping to implement strategies at home that children have learnt during their time in the project.
This new National Lottery funding will mean that 60 Children will work towards improved child development milestones and socialisation skills, through attending dedicated one to one support provision. They will also improve their confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience, and will have reduced anxiety around separation from parents.
National Lottery players raise over £30 million a week for good causes across the UK. The National Lottery Community Fund distributes a share of this to projects to support people and communities to prosper and thrive.
Quote from Christina James, Parenting Officer;
‘ I am so pleased and thankful that we have received this funding from the National Lottery. Children with disabilities and their families can face a number of challenges and barriers when it comes to receiving support, so we know the importance of having a local, accessible service that will support them and help meet their needs. This funding will ensure that disabled children will get the same opportunities as their peers whilst also supporting the family as a whole.
We look forward to seeing the differences made from this service and would like to thank the National Lottery for their support.’
One of our Main Aims as an organisation is to improve the quality of life of children and young people and their families affected by disability, so we are truly grateful that The National Lottery Community Fund is helping us to achieve this.
This project will begin April 2023. For further information please contact: Building Blocks Family Centre on 01639 710076 or visit our website www.buildingblocksfamilycentre.co.uk.
Email christinajames@buildingblocksfamilycentre.co.uk or visit our Facebook page @buildingblocksfamilycentre for current and up to date information.
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