Family Help Trust operates child abuse-prevention services for high-risk families in Christchurch, New Zealand. It confronts the causes of family dysfunction and provides client families with the skills they need to improve their lives, and those of their children.
Our early-intervention services are intensive, long-term, family-based and child-focused. They target high-risk parents with multiple-problem histories who have young families, and aim to break the cycles of inter-generational dysfunction.
We want not only to stop the patterns of anti-social behaviours and family functioning difficulties, but also to provide families with the support and skills needed to avoid the traps of violence, crime, substance use, and dependence on the state.
Trustees and staff have a strong committment to evidence-based practice and service effectiveness. Our ongoing evaluations have given us confidence that risk of maltreatment towards children is being reduced across several key areas.
Family Help Trust is affiliated with Jigsaw, a national umbrella group of child protection services throughout New Zealand.
[ Last updated: July 1 ] Evaluation report
The 2-year evaluation report on our work with high-risk families were presented at a function with numerous dignitaries in the social welfare field. More » . . . . . . . . . . . . Press coverage
Two recent feature articles in The Press highlight FHT work and results. Details » . . . . . . . . . . . . April 09 newsletter
Read the latest FHT newsletter here » . . . . . . . . . . . . Child abuse comments
FHT welcomes Prime Minister's strong comments on child abuse in NZ. Read the press release »
Family Help Trust sponsors
Principal Corporate Sponsor: Canterbury Community Trust
