Who we help
Pēpi
Our Kōmanawa parenting services are driven by our social work team.
Our aim is to deliver programmes that enhance the safety and well-being of our pēpi by increasing awareness, skills and accountability of whānau and caregivers.
The outcomes for children who grow up in the care of a birth parent are significantly better than those raised in foster care. This strength-based programme focuses on the needs of pēpi and their first 1000 days and the importance of attachment and connection for a child’s physical and mental health.
For information about Kōmanawa and our SafeCare & Learn programmes, click here.
"I've never really had a family like this... Since I've been here, I've changed... I've learned the basics about looking after Cassandra – hygiene, learning to be calm and patient, playing and taking turns and learning to show my love for her in an appropriate way."
