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

NOTICE: We have moved to 41 Opawa Road. Please contact us if you have any queries.

At Home & Family | Te Whare Manaaki Tangata, we believe all tamariki deserve a childhood free from violence, abuse, and neglect. Not only should they be protected from harm – but nurtured by whānau who cherish them and given every opportunity to thrive.  
Based in Canterbury, we provide integrated services such as parent education, trauma-focused therapeutic support, and specialised services for youth who initiate violence.  Our holistic approach breaks cycles of harm and builds lasting, intergenerational change — creating brighter futures for whānau across our region. 
Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our local community. By becoming a monthly donor, you help us continue this vital mahi and ensure we can keep making a meaningful impact for generations to come.


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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 Your Donation Could Do

$30
could provide sensory items to facilitate connection in whānau. These resources aren’t just playthings – they're tools for rebuilding relationships and restoring trust.
$75
could support a family in crisis to build vital parenting skills that keep their child safe, healthy, and emotionally supported
$125
could support a child to access a clinically-backed, client-led trauma intervention - giving them the tools to heal, grow, and envision a brighter future.

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What Can You Do?

Donate Today
make an immediate impact by donating today
Become a Volunteer
give your time to create community impact
Leave a Legacy
leave a lasting gift to tamariki and whānau of the future

Thanks to our supporters

Nā te raranga te kete tuatinitini e waihanga hei tiaki i ngā taonga e kawea Through weaving many strands a basket is formed to protect what's within