Family Works Northern builds safe, strong and connected families. Our social services help children, young people and families feel supported and included in their communities.
We believe that every family can be a great family. Families work well when they are free from violence, share healthy relationships, and have the resources they need to flourish. Our approach is to work alongside families, supporting them to build on their strengths.
Our approach means we:
recognise the unique strengths and potential in each person
value differences
believe that change happens when we all work together
acknowledge that each person’s own perspective takes priority
believe that positive change occurs through caring relationships
see challenges positively, as difficulties that can bring out the best in people
acknowledge that people feel more comfortable with familiarity and consistency
encourage people to succeed.
We offer a wide range of social services including family counselling, parenting and children’s programmes, family violence prevention services, financial mentoring/budgeting support, advocacy, family social work, social workers in schools and family dispute resolution.
Family Works Northern is the largest provider of Social Workers in Schools (SWiS), working with children in 134 low decile schools. We have service centres across the Upper North Island from Whangārei to Taupō.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free,
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Most of our services are free
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Social work
Budgeting and help with debt
Abuse and violence support
Pregnancy and parenting
Prison service
Education and training
Food support
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
Phone,
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Bay of Plenty, Central Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, Waikato, West Auckland
