Carmarthenshire families programme launched
More than 40 people attended the launch of the Strengthening Families Programme in Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire County Council has been selected as one of six local authorities to deliver the programme, based on strengthening families by addressing key areas such as family functioning and parenting skills, with the aim of preventing young people from misusing alcohol and drugs.
The service will be delivered in partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council’s Substance Misuse Team and Education and Children’s Services department, and Action for Children.
For further information contact Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Coordinator, on 01554 744377, or email frances.dixon@actionforchildren.org.uk.
Pictured at the launch are, back row, from left, Grahame Howard of Cardiff’s Strengthening Families Programme; Gareth John, Head of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities; Cllr Gwynne Wooldrige, Executive Board Member for Education and Children’s Services; Kelvin Barlow, Team Manager Substance Misuse; Dr Jeremy Segrott of Cardiff University; and Jake Morgan, Head of Children’s Services. Front row, from left, Wendy Thomas, Planning and Commissioning Manager; Dr Jo Holliday of Cardiff University; Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Co-ordinator; Kay Howell, Team Manager FACT; and Mandy Morgan of Cardiff’s Strengthening Families Programme. Pic Jeff Connell
Carmarthenshire County Council has been selected as one of six local authorities to deliver the programme, based on strengthening families by addressing key areas such as family functioning and parenting skills, with the aim of preventing young people from misusing alcohol and drugs.
The service will be delivered in partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council’s Substance Misuse Team and Education and Children’s Services department, and Action for Children.
For further information contact Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Coordinator, on 01554 744377, or email frances.dixon@actionforchildren.org.uk.
Pictured at the launch are, back row, from left, Grahame Howard of Cardiff’s Strengthening Families Programme; Gareth John, Head of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities; Cllr Gwynne Wooldrige, Executive Board Member for Education and Children’s Services; Kelvin Barlow, Team Manager Substance Misuse; Dr Jeremy Segrott of Cardiff University; and Jake Morgan, Head of Children’s Services. Front row, from left, Wendy Thomas, Planning and Commissioning Manager; Dr Jo Holliday of Cardiff University; Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Co-ordinator; Kay Howell, Team Manager FACT; and Mandy Morgan of Cardiff’s Strengthening Families Programme. Pic Jeff Connell
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