Support for Parents directory.pdf - Henleaze Junior School

For Families of Fostered and Adopted ChildrenOur PlaceWhat is this programme?Our Place is a centre for families who foster and adopt. Any family who has at leastone child who is looked after or adopted may come with the whole family to OurPlace. Understanding that foster and adoptive families have many extra challengesthat arise when children have moved homes and schools, we provide support,workshops and activities for children and their families. Our Place is a friendly settingwhere difficulties are accepted as part of family life. You can expect understanding,empathy and non-judgmental concern for whatever is troubling your family.Workshops in early childhood development, family-supportive strategies, specialneeds education and understanding children with learning and living difficulties areavailable to professionals as well as to families.Where are the programmes delivered?139 Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol. BS5 6PRPhone: 0117 951 2433 Email: ourplace1@btconnect.comwww.ourplacebristol.org.ukContent of the programme:We offer regular workshops and seminars in areas directly relating to difficulties thatcan arise for foster and adoptive families. On a regular basis, these include AfterSchool activities, a Tots’ group, Educational tuition, Half Term and Holiday sessions,as well as special workshops such as:• Parenting Late Teens• Inter Country Adoption• Grieving: Loss and Separation• Speech and Language in Young Children• Issues of Attachment• Learning Disorders in the Adopted/Looked After Child• Attention Disorders in the Adopted/Looked After ChildSession DetailsOur Place sends out a bulletin at the end of every term with details of ourworkshops, seminars and activities. Please phone or email to receive a bulletin orlook on our website.How it can be accessed:All families and professionals working with adopted and looked after children arewelcome at no charge. Crèche facilities are available during adultworkshops/seminars by pre-booking. Please book in advance for every event byphone or email.January 2009