Church Help with the Upbringing of Children

Question 1

Offer short-term childcare and care for the elderly

Answer 1

to families who need a break from the demand of caring for a disabled child, support for young carers

Question 2

Running various day nurseries and pre-school groups

Answer 2

in Salvation Army Social Centres and churches to help parents who are working, or who are struggling to cope with their family
e.g. Young mothers groups in parishes running at school pick up times where the mothers can receive childcare help and have the opportunity to socialise

Question 3

Providing out of school care often taking the form of before-school breakfast clubs or holiday clubs.

Answer 3

For older children they offer a safe and friendly environment where homework can be done, with staff on hand for quiet support
e.g. Sunday School

Question 4

Counselling courses or training in parenting skills.

Answer 4

For families undergoing stressful times, in emergency situations they provide short-term accommodation to prevent homeless families being split up while their future is being sorted out
e.g. the Salvation Army

Question 5

Marriage guidance

Answer 5

The Church insures that a couple understands the importance of marriage and insure that they know each other well enough to commit themselves to one another and if a marriage is going through difficulty they will offer counselling