A thank you to the kinship carers by the young people. The young people will have full autonomy to create ideas, plan and deliver a thank you tea for their family members. The goal is to create a community of thanks that the young people can show appreciation for the support and dedication that kinship carers show throughout their lives.
Project Description
Barnardo’s North Ayrshire services provide support across North Ayrshire to kinship families. After consultation with our young people, it was evident that they would like to say thank you and “just spend time” with their families. If funding is secured it is hoped that young people can deliver a thank you tea within the community of North Ayrshire for their families. Allowing to bring families together, reduce isolation and create quality time together. As the Kinships families have time to relax, spending time with people in the similar situation to them, building positive relationships and supportive networks together.
A group of 8-10 young people will have consultations together to plan and deliver the afternoon tea to the families, as an appreciation of support. By having the young people participate in the event, this will then include them in the decision-making process, respect the views of the young people and give the young people a voice in every aspect of the event. The main focus is spending time with loved ones and keeping families together without the burden of cost.
The young people want to bake cakes, create invitations, organise venue and entertainment and table decorations. It is hoped £980 would allow around 50 family members to attend the event with the support of the Barnardo’s staff.
How have young people been involved in shaping this project?
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Location: The Barnardo's office is in Kilwinning, however we support kinship families throughout the whole of North Ayrshire. The main focus is spending time with loved ones and keeping families together without the burden of cost.
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