About Us
Supporting positive futures
Parent to Parent was developed through a conference held at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: Early Counselling and Support Services for Parents of Children with Special Needs, when the need for early support was highlighted. Many parents stated they would have liked another parent who had been through a similar experience to visit them at the early stages in hospital to help them overcome their feelings of isolation and fear. The time around diagnosis, whether at birth or later, is usually a particularly stressful time for the family.
The diagnosis of a life limiting condition in a child, whether at birth or later, whether clearly stated or indirectly suggested, often results in parents feeling devastated, guilty, helpless and isolated. How the family is supported during this crisis can have far reaching consequences, both for the child and for the rest of the family. In order to give the child the best possible start in life, it is essential that parents should receive sensitive advice and counselling.
Parent to Parent is currently exploring additional service provisions which are laid out across our 5 year strategic plan. These initiatives will aim to extend support to children, young people and families, providing direct interventions with children and young people.
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Our Values
Nurturing
We strive to build on family based nurture, ensuring families have the resources and support to care and protect children and young people in their care
Trauma Responsive
We recognise the long term effects of trauma and ensure our services and interventions meet individuals needs to support their own healing
Inclusive
We provide a supportive environment for all members of our communities and ensure everyone feels respected and welcomed
Brave
We are not afraid to be the voice for those that we serve, ensuring their voices are heard at all levels of society
Right Respecting
We uphold the rights and voices of parents, children and young people
Empathetic
We acknowledge and understand the views and feelings of others and encompass a model of lived and living experience across our services
Restorative
We embrace forgiveness and will always seek solutions to conflict and to support healing
Collaborative
We believe in working alongside families and partners to identify challenges and work towards solutions for a positive future Governance, Partners and Funding