Any agency can refer a family to Strengthening Families.  Families/whanau can also self-refer. Families direct the process.  They determine what information is shared and which agencies attend.  At the initial meeting, the family/whanau talks about its priorities and the agencies explain how they can assist. The family/whanau and a... read more

Heather Smith is our Strengthening Families Coordinator.  Heather's role includes the co-ordination of the Strengthening Families case management process, supporting the lead agencies involved with families and involvement in projects in the local community including the interagency Tamariki Holiday Programme, the MSD Local Services Mapping Pr... read more