Maitland Family Support Inc is an early intervention not-for-profit community organisation that has supported families in the Maitland LGA since 1982.

 

We recognise that parenting can be challenging at times and that families may want extra support. We work with families who are expecting a baby or who have children to improve their circumstances and capacity to parent with engagement in parenting programs, playgroups, family support, advocacy, and information, advice and referrals.

 

Maitland Family Support staff remain up-to-date with best practice parenting topics so they can assist your family with issues that are relevant for you such as:​

• Confident and safe parenting

• Becoming a parent

• Bonding and attachment strategies

• Developing routines

• Effective management of challenging behaviour

• Supporting your child’s physical and mental wellbeing

• Recovering from family violence

• Grief, loss or change

• Feeling isolated and lacking support

• and many more

 

Our services are free unless clearly stated.​​ For more information about what we offer, please visit www.mfss.com.au or contact us on 4914 0444.​​

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Our Vision

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Children and families thrive in a community where they feel connected, safe and proud.

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Our Mission

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To promote the connectedness and resilience within families to achieve a stronger, safer and more nurturing environment for children and families in the local community.

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Our Values​

Resilience

We recognise the resilience of individuals and families, focusing on the potentials, strengths, interests, abilities, knowledge and capabilities of all people.

Inclusion

We ensure that families have access to a supportive, respectful and inclusive service.

Diversity

We support and promote the principles of Aboriginal Reconciliation and Cultural Diversity in the way we deliver services and provide support.

Safety

We hold that the core of all our work with families is the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Accountability

We will be accountable in all aspects of our work and service delivery.

Respect

We work together as a service to create relationships based on trust and respect.

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