Specially
for kids
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Many women worry
about what being in a Refuge will be like for their children. In our experience
most children settle in quickly and then thoroughly enjoy their time in Refuge.
Women's Aid have been working with children who have lived with domestic
violence for many years and have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience
around the particular needs that children of all ages who are in Refuge may
present with.
The Child Support Workers at Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge can help
children begin to overcome any anxieties and difficulties they may be
experiencing as a result of living with domestic violence. They can
also help you find ways to manage your child's behaviour if it has
become problematic. There are supervised sessions in the children's
area for children of all age groups and levels of ability with
everything from painting, sticking and modelling to cooking in a proper
kitchen designed and built for children. The Child Support Workers also
organise trips and outings during school holidays and conduct
Children's Meetings where children can develop their communication
skills in a more formal setting.
All
children of school age must attend school and for safety reasons this
usually means starting at a new school. We work closely with local
schools to ensure that changing school is as easy as possible for both
mothers and children. Child Support Workers will help you find a new
school and give you all as much support throughout the process as you
feel you need.
Most children thrive in Refuge and many look back on their time with us
with fondness and affection. Coming into Refuge changes children's
lives too. |
