Family Works Northern in Auckland
In Auckland the Leslie Centre team provides:
The group programmes the Leslie Centre provides are detailed below:
The Incredible Years: A parenting programme that provides parents/caregivers with useful information and practical guidelines on how to handle a variety of challenges. It consists of weekly two-hour group sessions for up a minimum of10 weeks.
Parenting through Separation: A Ministry of Justice-funded information programme for parents who are going through or considering separation. It aims to help parents support their children through this difficult time. It consists of two free two-hour sessions.
Strengthening Step-families: A programme to assist couples in the process of, or already living in a blended/step family, to build stronger relationships. The course encourages communication, and emphasises the importance of partnering whilst parenting. It consists of weekly two-hour group sessions for a minimum ofsix weeks.
In Auckland families can also be referred to Presbyterian Support Northern's Budgeting services - which provide practical support to help people overcome difficulties managing money and debt.
Contact details:
Leslie Centre
569 Richardson Rd, Mt Roskill
PO Box 49013, Mt Roskill South, Auckland 1445
Ph: 09 620 4750
Email:lesliecentre@northern.familyworks.org.nz