At Coastal Lawyers, we know that parenting can be challenging, especially during times of transition or difficulty. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of essential parenting resources available on the Central Coast to help you navigate these challenges and find the support you need.
1. Uniting Care Brighter Futures
Website: Uniting Brighter Futures Central Coast
Uniting Care Brighter Futures offers early intervention and family support services to help families with children from birth to 9 years old. Their goal is to improve family resilience and ensure the well-being of children through tailored support.
- Parenting Support: Tailored advice and coaching for parents.
- Home Visits: In-home support from caseworkers to address specific family needs.
- Long-Term Case Management: Ongoing assistance for up to 18 months.
- Early Intervention Programs: Addressing behavioral and developmental concerns.
- Referral Services: Access to additional services, including mental health and housing support.
For more information, visit their website or reach out directly:
- Phone: (180) 086-4846
- Email: ask@uniting.org
2. Pacific Link Housing
Website: Pacific Link Housing
Pacific Link Housing provides affordable and secure housing, along with additional programs aimed at improving tenants’ well-being and life skills. Their programs are designed to offer support beyond just housing, ensuring a better quality of life for families.
- Education Support: Assistance with educational expenses.
- Learner Driver Lessons: Free lessons for tenants learning to drive.
- Health & Wellbeing Program: Financial support for health and fitness activities.
- Tech Connect Loan Program: Subsidized loans for tech devices to support education and job opportunities.
For more details or to apply for their programs, visit the website or contact them:
- Phone: (02) 4324-7617
- Email: info@pacificlink.org.au
3. NSW Government Family & Community Services (FACS) Housing Services
Website: NSW Government Family & Community Services (FACS) Housing Services
FACS Housing Services provides housing assistance for those in need, including social housing, private rental help, and homelessness prevention. Their services are critical for families going through financial hardships or in need of secure housing.
- Social Housing: Safe and affordable housing for low-income individuals.
- Private Rental Assistance: Rentstart Bond Loans and other rental help options.
- Domestic Violence Support: The Rent Choice Start Safely program supports domestic violence survivors.
- Homelessness Services: Helping those at risk of homelessness or experiencing it.
For more information on how to apply or seek assistance:
- Phone: 1800 422 322
- Contact: Via online form.
At Coastal Lawyers, we understand that parenting can be especially tough during separation or family law matters. If you’re seeking legal advice or need guidance on family-related issues, contact us today to discuss how we can assist you.
Written by Coastal Lawyers- Central Coast Family Lawyers
Coastal Lawyers are family lawyers based in Erina, on the Central Coast.
Coastal Lawyers assist family law clients in parenting, property, mediation, dispute resolution, and litigation. We offer the legal advice you expect from a lawyer, along with the emotional support you might not expect.
We are passionate about assisting our clients achieve amicable separations without the need for court intervention through the process of legally assisted mediation.
Our team also frequently appears at the Newcastle Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Newcastle FCFCOA), the Parramatta Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Parramatta FCFCOA), and the Sydney Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Sydney FCFCOA) to represent our clients in more intricate family law matters. This encompasses issues related to family violence, unacceptable risk of harm to children, relocation applications, recovery orders and complex property settlements.
Coastal Lawyers offer a 1 hour Strategy Session for all new family law enquiries at a reduced hourly rate.