MEET OUR NEW FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER- Michelle Gavin

Athlone FRC Family Support Service:

What is Family Support?

Family Support is recognised as both a style of work and a set of activities which reinforce positive informal social networks through integrated programmes. As a practice Family Support is underpinned by a set of practice principles which include working in partnership with children, young people and parents as well as partnership amongst agencies and practitioners.

Interventions with family members that are based on need and are informed by their views and wishes is a central feature of the Family Support approach. A focus on the existing strengths and resilience of children, young people and families with attention paid to accessing their informal networks of support is advocated.

What Family Support Services do Athlone FRC offer?

- 1:1 Support

- Meitheal National Practice Model

- Parenting Programme Supports

- Separation, Loss and Bereavement Programme

- Child & Youth Mindfulness Programmes

- Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience Programmes

- Signposting, Information, Advocacy and Referral to specialist services

If you think that this Service can support you in any way please don’t hesitate to get in contact. You can email, call or text to the details

Michelle Gavin holds a L8 BA (Hon) in Applied Social Care Practice.

Michelle has over 15 years experience working within residential support services for children and young people.

Address: Athlone Family Resource Centre, Unit 15, ACT Business Development Centre, Ball Alley Lane, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 H6R2

Phone: 085 2512223

Email: Michelle