Forward Trust: M-PACT (Moving Parents and Children Together)
Our highly acclaimed Moving Parents and Children Together Programme (M-PACT) is a whole family, structured support programme which aims to improve the well-being of children and families affected by substance misuse. The program provides a weekly space to share, to learn, to be heard and affirmed but also to be challenged.
The programme structure is made up of 10 sessions. 8 core sessions, which are held one evening a week. Followed by an individual family meeting on session 9, to review the programme and to make future plans. Session 10 is a reunion for all families, which is held 12 weeks after the review session.
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
The programme is for families affected by substance misuse. It involves parents, along with thier children and young people, who need to be between the ages of 8-17. Family members affected by the substance misuse can also participate, such as grandparents, aunty /uncle etc.
Criteria
- As the programme is focused on the 'whole' family, this will require; One or both parents have suffered or are suffering from problems with alcohol or drugs, AND have children between the ages of 8-17
- Children must be 8+
- Substance user does not need to be abstinent but needs to be 'sober' and free from mood altering substances for the groups.
- No history of domestic abuse(DA) as we are not able to safeguard when they go home.
- Be able to commit to attend one evening a week, for eight weeks.
- M-PACT is a programme that is group based, therefore, participants will need to be informed beforehand that they will be required to engage in a group setting.
These programmes will be run across Essex, in different locations. Please get in touch to find out more information.
MPACTEssexFT@forwardtrust.org.uk
01268 200 993
Forward Trust
Wickford
SS11 7HQ
This programme will be run all across Essex, in various locations at different times. Please get in touch to find out more.
