Therapy and professional support
If you self-refer or are referred to our Family Support Team, you and/or your child may be offered access to our range of therapy services that include child and adolescent therapists and art therapists, as well as trainee family therapists and adult counsellors. These are paid for sessions with the trainee therapists at a subsidised rate.
The family support workers offer emotional support sessions as well as parenting advice, liaison and advocacy. These sessions are fully subsidised.
Our team of therapists can meet with you at our centre at a time that works for you. Our child therapists and art therapists work at our centre or can work with your child in their school if local – our aim is to find the most appropriate setting for you.
Advocacy and liaison
Our advocacy work forms an important part of what we do. Thanks to our far-reaching experience and expertise, we have developed trusted relationships and work in conjunction with all the relevant organisations, both Jewish and non-Jewish, to achieve the best possible outcomes for our families. This includes supporting families by liaising with the Local Authority, schools and the Beth Din (Rabbinic courts) where appropriate and assisting those who need assistance in dealing with social services, the police or other government departments.
As with all our work, confidentiality is key, and we work to discreetly provide the support that is needed.
Services include:
- Legal advocacy
- Liaison with the Beth Din and Rabbinate
- Liaison with schools and educational providers
- Social services and police advocacy
Advice & signposting
The JFC is closely connected with a broad network of social welfare organisations, both those within the community and mainstream service organisations. We work in partnership with them, and where appropriate, can signpost families under our care to receive additional support.
Podcasts
Please listen to our new podcasts. The podcasts are only suitable for adults as they contain sensitive material.