Personal Stories
We’ve helped children and families flourish
Every day we work with children and families to help them make positive, lasting changes. Read about some of our clients’ journeys.
Kara’s Story
Kara's family has been transformed by the help they received from the Family Works Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) service.Read more
Sam’s story
Going to school became traumatic for Sam so he started weekly counselling sessions and Sam's mother, Beth, began to notice changes straight away.Read more
Lana’s story
Fleeing family violence, Lana and her three children were forced to seek safety at a friend's house.Read more
Bob’s story
When Bob, an active, sociable 84-year-old, took a fall recently, it wasn't the physical impact that caused him to struggle.Read more
Susan’s story
Susan reached a crisis point with her family when their house was flooded, leaving her son traumatised.Read more
Daniel’s story
Daniel arrived in Christchurch alone and traumatised but he's turned his life around thanks to the Youth Service team.Read more
