Conflict, family violence and poverty are just some of the issues families can face. We have experienced family workers at all our Family Works Northern sites to help them make positive, lasting changes. Our social workers are also right there at school to help children and young people focus on learning, and enjoy life inside and outside the classroom.

Our financial mentors can help you work out your finances and plan for the future. Regardless of whether you receive a benefit, ACC payments, wages or a salary, we’ll help you become financially independent. This service is available in Central, South and West Auckland.

We provide free, professional counselling for children and families who are affected by abuse. We also offer programmes including: Restore - helping children feel safe at home and support those affected by family violence (available in Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga and Whakatāne) Women Against Violence Education (WAVE) (available in Rotorua, Taupō, Waikato and Whakatāne)

Family Works offers programmes designed to help you improve your parenting skills including: Strengthening Step-Families (available in North Shore Auckland, West Auckland and Waikato) Parenting through seperation (available in Rotorua, Tauranga and Whakatāne) The Incredible Years (available in Auckland, Rotorua, Taupō, Waikato and Whangārei)

A prison sentence separates family members from each other and their children. Family Works helps inmates stay connected with their families, and supports them on release. This service is available in Auckland, Waikato and Whangārei

Pre-school education, Life skills, Skills courses

When times are tough, we can provide emergency food parcels to help you and your family until you’re back on your feet. We're here to support you. You will require a referral from your nearest Family Works Northern office. Please note - food parcels are only available in Auckland and are on a referral basis only. When times are tough, we can provide emergency food parcels to help you and your family until you’re back on your feet. We're here to support you. You will require a referral from your nearest Family Works Northern office. Please note - food parcels are only available in Auckland and are on a referral basis only.