Introduction About the Program

Introduction: About the Program

All families with children need strategies to help them to get out into the community because staying home can be a lot easier!

In Friendly Faces for Families, we offer you a set of resources designed to help families raising a child with additional needs to get out and participate in all the things their communities have to offer. FF4F is divided into 5 modules that cover different aspects of family life, with ideas and tools you can use right away.

What is in the modules?

Module 0:
Research behind the everyday and enjoyable places families want and need to go

  • Being involved
  • What impacts family involvement?
  • What parents say about being involved in the community

Module 1:
Fun and community can start at home

  • Our Family Nest
  • Finding time for everything
  • Setting yourselves up for good experience

Module 2:
Everyday and enjoyable places in your community

  • Finding your community
  • Noticing what your family enjoys doing
  • Planning for your child’s needs out and about

Module 3:
Communication and advocacy

  • Describing your child and family situation
  • Self-advocacy and professional advocacy
  • Preparing to communicate your needs

Module 4:
Troubleshooting things that get in the way

  • The attitudes of others
  • Managing worry
  • Knowing your rights

Why use FF4F?

Participating in everyday and enjoyable activities can be hard when you are planning for your child’s additional needs. The Healthy Mothers Healthy Families (HMHF) site has lots of information on your health as a parent, recognising that parent and family health has the biggest impact on whether families get out in their communities. HMHF modules which you may find helpful include:

Module 7: Bringing Support around You and Your Family

Modules 8: Managing Healthy Home Routines and Having Fun in the Community

Module 10: Finding Balance and Staying Strong

Friendly Faces For Families supports you to think about the everyday and enjoyable places you would like to access with your family, and how you can feel prepared.

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Entry last updated 09 October, 2024