Home & Family - Te Whare Manaaki Tangata - Child, Youth and Parenting Support Services

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Protecting Tamariki. Supporting Whānau. Strengthening Communities.

For over 125 years, Home & Family | Te Whare Manaaki Tangata, has stood as a pillar of strength and resilience for our Canterbury community. We walk alongside whānau, protecting childhoods from violence, abuse, and neglect – and empowering them to thrive.

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What's The Need?

Canterbury police receive a family violence callout every 40 minutes
Children admitted to hospital last year due to assault, abuse or neglect was the highest in 10 years
New Zealand has the worst youth suicide rate in the developed world

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What Difference Are We Making?

Each year, Home & Family supports more than 1,000 tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau to create positive, sustainable change.

Through services such as parent education, trauma-focused therapeutic support, and specialised programmes for youth who initiate violence, we are building stronger, safer futures for our Canterbury community.

But our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our local community. By becoming a regular donor, you help us continue this vital mahi and ensure we can keep making a meaningful impact for generations to come.

“Over the past year, my 12-year old daughter has faced some really tough challenges with her emotions. She struggled to regulate her feelings, often shut down instead of opening up, and her anger would sometimes turn into violence or damage around the home. Her friendships were unhealthy, and our relationship was falling apart.

After a few serious incidents where the police had to be called, Home and Family reached out to support both of us. From the very first sessions, I began to notice small but powerful changes. With time, those changes grew into something incredible.

Now, my daughter is able to manage her emotions, our relationship is strong, she talks about her feelings and struggles, attends school regularly, and has built healthy, positive friendships. The difference is truly life changing for both of us.”

– Home & Family Client