Supporting Your Child
Helping Young People Thrive
Supporting children and young people and the families around them.
Working Together to Help Young People Thrive
At Positive Futures, we recognise that supporting children and young people also means supporting the families around them. We know that parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges, particularly as children grow and develop.
We believe that lasting positive change happens when young people are surrounded by confident, resilient and well-supported parents and carers. That’s why we work in partnership with families, providing guidance, practical support and opportunities to strengthen relationships, improve communication and build confidence at home.
Our approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed and centred around each family’s individual needs. Whether you’re looking for advice, need extra support or simply want to understand more about your child’s development, our team is here to help every step of the way.
How we support families
We support parents and carers by:
Safe, welcoming spaces
Providing safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for children and young people.
Understanding each young person
Taking the time to understand each young person’s individual needs and circumstances.
Alongside families
Working alongside families throughout their journey with Positive Futures.
Family programmes
Delivering evidence-based family support programmes to strengthen relationships and improve communication.
Signposting
Signposting to specialist services when additional support is needed.
Building confidence
Helping young people build confidence, resilience and positive relationships at home, in school and within their communities.
Our family support programmes
We offer a range of proven programmes designed to help parents and carers feel more confident and better equipped to support their children.
The Nurture Programme
Ten-week programmeThe Nurture Programme is a ten-week parenting programme that helps parents and carers develop greater self-awareness, empathy and confidence. Through practical strategies and a strengths-based approach, families learn how to build positive relationships, support their child’s emotional wellbeing and create a nurturing home environment.
Talking Teens
Four-session programmeTalking Teens is a four-session programme that helps parents and carers better understand adolescence and teenage development. It provides practical tools to improve communication, strengthen family relationships and confidently navigate the challenges of the teenage years.
The difference we make
Our family support programmes have delivered positive outcomes for parents, carers and young people:
100%
of parents and carers reported improved day-to-day relationships with their teenagers.
100%
said they had a better understanding of adolescent development and their teenager’s needs.
100%
would recommend our family support programmes to other families.
49%
strengthened their ability to set appropriate boundaries and respond calmly during challenging situations.
31%
reported increased empathy and understanding of their children.
17%
experienced more positive play, connection and enjoyment with their children.
Positive Futures have really helped me and my family. They’re always willing to go that extra step. The staff are kind, supportive and have made such a difference for my daughter, who has autism and additional needs. Positive Futures helps so many families who need that extra support.
Young Positive Futures Member
We’d love to hear from you
If you’d like to find out more about how we can support you and your family, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the support available.
