This year Kinship Care Week will run from Monday 17th March to Friday 21st March 2025 and will be a chance to celebrate the connections and support local kinship peer support groups provide to Kinship Care families. On Tuesday 18th March, North Lanarkshire Council’s Kinship Carer Peer Support group will host a coffee morning at Gartlea Community...
The Compass Project supports young people who are in trouble with the law or at risk of it. The team works in schools and communities, offering workshops and short programmes to those who need them most. Over the past year, the project has run a Fire Reach programme, a summer activity programme, and trips to...
For parents under 25, the Young Parents Group provides a crucial support network. This initiative, in partnership with health and family services, creates a non-judgmental space where young mums can build resilience, enhance parenting skills, and form friendships. Activities like baby massage, sensory play, and health-focused discussions help young parents feel supported while strengthening their...
In Craigneuk, a group of parents has successfully completed SQA Mental Health courses, equipping them with essential knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Covering topics such as resilience, coping strategies, and mental health awareness, these courses help parents support both themselves and their families. The programme has not only boosted confidence but also highlighted the...
The Baby Connections group in Airdrie is designed especially for dads, giving them a welcoming space to bond with their babies, share experiences, and develop their parenting skills. Through activities like songs, rhymes, and sensory play, fathers can actively engage in their child’s early development. Many dads have reported feeling more confident and connected with...
If you are a single parent in North Lanarkshire, come join One Parent Families Scotland with your kids in their Motherwell office to celebrate how amazing you are, facing daily challenges and overcoming these. Join One Parent Families Scotland for snacks, tea, coffee, juice, games, crafts, story time, raffles (free), and to also ensure you...
New toddler group running in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire – Stay and Play. A welcoming playgroup for NL families of children with complex medical needs (0-5years old): Starting on 27th February at 12.30pm-2pm Location: Craighalbert Centre, 1 Craighalbert Way, Cumbernauld, G68 0LS Contact details to register: 01698 442883 or info@homestartgnnl.org.uk Please...
Over 150 people enjoyed a Family Fun Day in Jerviston Community Centre organised by the Mental Health and Tackling Poverty LOIP subgroup and supported by the Community Partnership Team. Attendees got a free lunch and had the opportunity to take part in many fun activities such as Glasgow Street Aid Ambulance, face painting, live music,...
Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16. You can apply for the payment of over £100 every 4 weeks if you • get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits • have a child or children aged under 16 The quickest way to apply is online at https://bit.ly/ SocialSecurityScotlandScottishChildPayment...
The Sum It Up team with North Lanarkshire Council to support those over 16-65, to boost confidence with numeracy and gain SQA level 2 and 3 qualifications in an informal community setting. They have recently based themselves in Chapelhall library on Monday’s 1-2:30pm where they plan to deliver a 10 week course, “Newyear, New you”,...
