SY DNE Y ST R E E T CHO I R THE FAM I LY O.
The Family Co. (previously known as Sutherland Shire Family Services) believes that all children and families deserve a safe home, strong connections and opportunities to thrive. To achieve this, they provide emotional and practical support to strengthen the capacity of families, build parenting skills and promote safety for all family members, particularly those affected by disadvantage, violence and trauma. The Family Co. creates safe and positive communities where women, children, youth and families can build their capacity to take on life’s challenges and realise bright futures. PAYCE Foundation support The PAYCE Foundation’s relationship with the rebranded The Family Co. has seen the commitment of $426,818 over the past six years. This funding has supported various programs from domestic violence education and prevention to a post-trauma support and counselling program, Building Resilience in Children (BRIC). This year was the final year of funding for the BRIC initiative, which saw a total of $300,000 donated over three years. An early intervention program, BRIC helps parents and children who have left a domestic violence situation rebuild secure and caring relationships that enable them to heal from the trauma they have experienced. It involves group learning sessions, individual counselling and resilience-building sessions. Chief Executive Officer Ashleigh Daines said: “The BRIC program encapsulates the very essence of The Family Co., that is our commitment to continue to innovate, understanding and responding to the needs of the community and addressing the gaps in service provision within the sector. “It is becoming increasingly evident that early intervention and support are imperative for children’s health outcomes (both emotionally and physically). “Partnering with PAYCE Foundation, a forward-thinking, innovative body that understands early intervention’s importance and long-term benefits, is invaluable to our organisation. “Without the support and belief from the PAYCE Foundation, this innovative program would not have been able to support so many children and families over the last year through the BRIC program, and the stories of growth, hope and reconnection would not have been possible.”
Key outcomes of the BRIC program 2021 32 caregivers completed the program 71 children completed BRIC 73 family group sessions held
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