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Your Trusted Partner for Family and Children Support Services
Fegans Child & Family Care Charity, founded in 1867 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, is dedicated to transforming the nation one child at a time by ensuring every family has the support needed to flourish. Our work, rooted in Christian faith, focuses on creating family hubs in communities where support is most needed, offering services such as counselling, mental health assistance, domestic abuse support, and early years interventions. We collaborate with local councils, churches, schools, and prisons to provide tailored support for families, children, and young people facing challenges. With over 150 years of experience, we combine historical commitment with modern approaches to address issues like disordered eating, parenting after separation, and the impact of imprisonment on families. Our 2022-23 impact report highlights support for 30,500 individuals, with 98% of service users recommending our services.We operate 21 Childrens Centres and Family Hubs, including three church-partnered hubs, and deliver prison-based programmes like Boys2Men to rebuild family relationships. Our digital resources, including the Fegans Child & Family Care Digital Family Hub and DAD.info, provide accessible guidance for parents and carers. We prioritise safeguarding, with 694 individuals protected from abuse and neglect in 2022-23. Our team of professionals and volunteers works intensively with 220 prisoners to strengthen family bonds and supports young carers through mentoring and respite activities. As a registered charity (1081182) and company (03990460), we are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 while maintaining transparency and accountability to our supporters and beneficiaries.
Services
Family Counselling
Mental Health Support
Domestic Abuse Assistance
Parenting Programmes
Young Carers Support
Prison Outreach Services
Early Years Interventions
Digital Resource Hub
Safeguarding Services
Volunteer Training
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of experience supporting families and children in crisis.
- Our evidence-based programmes, like Boys2Men, address complex family dynamics in prisons.
- We operate 21 Family Hubs and Childrens Centres across England with 98% client satisfaction.
- Our digital resources, including Europes largest fatherhood website DAD.info, offer 24/7 support.
- We safeguard 694 individuals annually from domestic abuse and neglect.
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Services
Family Counselling
Our qualified counsellors provide tailored support for families facing emotional or relational challenges. Sessions address issues like communication breakdowns, trauma, or mental health struggles. We prioritise creating safe spaces where all family members can express themselves freely.
Mental Health Support
Specialised interventions for children and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavioural issues. Our trauma-informed approach combines one-on-one therapy and group workshops. We focus on building coping strategies and improving emotional resilience through evidence-based practices.
Domestic Abuse Assistance
Comprehensive safeguarding services including emergency housing referrals, legal guidance, and recovery programmes. We work closely with local authorities to protect 694 individuals annually. Our support extends to both immediate safety planning and long-term rehabilitation.
Prison Outreach Services
Programmes like Boys2Men help prisoners rebuild relationships with their families. We facilitate family days, video calls, and parenting workshops within prisons. Our goal is reducing reoffending rates by strengthening familial bonds and providing post-release support networks.
Early Years Interventions
Targeted support for children under five facing developmental challenges. Services include speech therapy, social skills workshops, and parental guidance sessions. In 2022-23, we completed early reviews for 5,160 two-year-olds across Birmingham communities.
Questions
How can I access Spurgeons' family support services?
Visit our website to locate nearby Family Hubs or contact our Head Office during office hours for referral options.
Do you offer mental health support for children?
Yes, we provide trauma-informed therapy and behavioural interventions for children aged 0-18 through our centres and online hub.
How are donations used?
Funds support counselling sessions, family hubs, and programmes like Boys2Men. £24 provides counselling resources for one child.
Do you work with schools?
Yes, we partner with schools for early intervention programmes and staff training on child safeguarding.
