Educarents collaborates with other services and community organisations
to support families and strengthen communities.
to support families and strengthen communities.
THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS PROVIDE ACCESS TO VARIOUS FORMS OF
PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
Work and Income
Work and Income provides employment services and financial assistance throughout New Zealand. If you have children who need looking after, they may be able to help pay for the childcare and can pay for up to 50 hours a week depending on your circumstances. https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/
Centre for Attachment
The Centre for Attachment (CFA) is a New Zealand-based agency dedicated to providing support, education
and training for families, organisations and communities on optimal child development and attachment.
www.centreforattachment.com
and training for families, organisations and communities on optimal child development and attachment.
www.centreforattachment.com
Families Commission
The families commission has a fantastic parenting website with information, advice and links to resources on important issues faced by New Zealand parents and whānau. www.familiescommission.org.nz/parenting
Infant Mental Health Association Aotearoa New Zealand
IMHAANZ is the New Zealand affiliate of the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
IMHAANZ is passionate about the social and emotional well being of infants and their families and
welcomes your interest and involvement in this area. www.imhaanz.org.nz
IMHAANZ is passionate about the social and emotional well being of infants and their families and
welcomes your interest and involvement in this area. www.imhaanz.org.nz
Parents Centre
Parents centre has 50 centres providing parent support and educational programmes around the country.
To find out if there is a Parents Centre in your community visit www.parentscentre.org.nz
To find out if there is a Parents Centre in your community visit www.parentscentre.org.nz
Playcentre
Playcentre provides early childhood education for children as well as support and educational opportunities for parents. Playcentres are run co-operatively by whanau/parents, the half day learning sessions emphasise child initiated play and the importance of whanau/families as first and most important educators of their children.
To find out more including how to join your local Playcentre visit www.playcentre.org.nz
To find out more including how to join your local Playcentre visit www.playcentre.org.nz
Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents
SKIP is a government-funded initiative that supports parents and whānau to guide their children’s behaviour in a positive way. For information and resources visit www.skip.org.nz
