Vision
Building the foundations of our families futures.
Mission Statement
Building Blocks Family Centre provides a dedicated family support service i to families, children and young people living in poverty or who are a disadvantage living in the Neath Port Talbot area.
We aim:
- To improve the quality of life of all children and families living in poverty or at a disadvantage in Neath Port Talbot.
- To improve the quality of children and young people and their families affected by disability
- To enable residents of Neath Port Talbot to access employment, volunteering and training by providing childcare.
- To provide a quality service that reflects identified needs of children, young people and families living in Neath Port Talbot.
- To promote and provide opportunities for families to improve their health and wellbeing.
Our Impact
During 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2022 we have supported:
- We have supported 234 children with disabilities or additional needs to help improve their quality life through the development of social skills, speech, language and communication skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence skills.
- We have supported 583 parents to help improve their parenting skills and improve their quality of life to help give their children the best start in life.
- We have supported 232 Children and young people to help improve their wellbeing.
- We have provided 247 children with free or subsidised childcare places to help build their early years development skills.
- We have supported 235 adults and 222 children gain access to our food bank provision supporting families living in food poverty across Neath Port Talbot.
- We have supported 276 parents to re-train to enable them to gain employment and retain their employment.
- We have supported 322 parents to improve the quality of care they provide their children with disabilities.
- 67 families with children with disabilities have received dedicated support with their mental health and well-being.
- 185 children accessed dedicated support with their mental health and well-being.