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Dec 2017

In this issue

PARTNEWSHIP WITH CDHB EASES DOCTOR ACCESS
Thanks to a joint initiative with the CDHB our families will have greater access to GP care
EASI GOING STRONG
Our collaboration with the government's Social Investment Agency is helping us pilot new ways to monitor and report on social service effectiveness
ONE FAMILY'S STORY
How Anna and her family overcame addiction and cancer
LIZ AND KAREN SAID GOODBYE TO FHT
Liz Chesterman (Board Member since 2004) and Karen Brown (Social Worker since 2005) resigned in November

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Dec 2015

In this issue

BUSINESS LUNCHEON RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS
FHT’s major annual fund-raiser, the Cuningham Taylor Business Lunch, raised nearly $20,000 on 8 October.
EASI GOING STRONG
FHT’s new EASI reporting and monitoring software went live in March. Among other things, EASI gives the social work team support in their database and case management. As with any new system, it took time for all FHT social workers to become experts, though most have mastered it now. They report that having all the client information at their fingertips when talking on the phone or writing a report is a big benefit.
CHRISTCHURCH HIPPYS THRIVING
HIPPY is giving an ever-increasing number of Christchurch children the skills they need to start school successfully.
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
Scenic Hotel Group has again generously supplied Christmas gifts for FHT and HIPPY families as part of the Christmas Angels initiative. Hundreds of gift baskets were custom-packed for our families to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our families through the year.

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June 2015

In this issue

EVALUATION IDENTIFIES SUCCESS FACTORS
Over its 25 year history FHT has commissioned five independent evaluation studies to verify its service effectiveness...
HORNBY WELCOMES CHRISTCHURCH’S THIRD HIPPY
Kim Strange is co-ordinator of FHT’s third HIPPY programme. Based at Gilberthorpe Primary School’s ex-dental surgery, Hornby HIPPY caters for up to 40 families with pre-school children, with Kim working alongside part-time HIPPY tutors Danielle Hide, Jen Muir and Jaya Pathirana...
‘EASI’ WAY TO MEASURE SUCCESS
FHT’s recently commissioned on-line caseload reporting and monitoring system, EASI, is now in use for the majority of families in the Trust’s care...
ALLIANCE PROGRESSING TOWARDS CO-LOCATION
In 2012 FHT joined a number of likeminded local agencies to create an alliance to more eff ectively address family violence and child abuse...
MICHAEL TAKES ON NEWLY CREATED FHT ROLE
FHT has appointed Michael O’Dempsey to fill the new role of Practice Supervisor...

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December 2014

In this issue

EVALUATION HIGHLIGHTS FHT SUCCESS
Preliminary findings from an evaluation of FHT provide useful insight into future opportunities for the Trust.
BUSINESS GENEROSITY BOOSTS FUNDS
FHT’s major annual fund-raising event was held this year on 4 September.
HIPPY HELPING AMANDA AND KAYDEN DEVELOP LOVE OF LEARNING
Amanda and her four-year-old son Kayden are in their first year of the HIPPY programme at Hoon Hay, with tutor Danielle.
HIPPY EXTENDS TO THIRD CHRISTCHURCH SITE
With Christchurch’s first HIPPY, at Hoon Hay, just completing its second year and the Aranui HIPPY approaching the end of its first, a new HIPPY, in Hornby, is set to start in early 2015.
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
For the past three years Scenic Hotel Group has contributed Christmas gifts for FHT families as part of the Christmas Angels initiative.

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May 2014

In this issue

Visit to Canada highlights prison programme
New sponsor named for 'Food for Thought'
Aranui HIPPY underway
ehaviour programme gaining positive results

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December 2013

In this issue

FHT wins Champion Canterbury Award
Business People give generously at annual luncheon
Local alliance will integrate family violence services
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust funding secured to continue our Vulnerable Families programme
Staff profile -Leigh Mitchell

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May 2013

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