PARENTS' ACHIEVEMENTS
Parents are offered long-term encouragement, a sense of being listened to (sometimes for the first time in a long time), a sense of being taken seriously (often for the first time in their life), practical support and signposting to partner organizations; many gain volunteering experience that allows for skills and experience to build a new self image, and a credible CV that they can build on going forward.
The achievements at the Parent House are down to our parents. They put their trust, energy and commitment into the Parent House. They take up opportunities and persevere in spite of many challenges.
Below are a few examples of how parents have changed their lives. These are just a few. There are many more!
Parent who left school with no qualifications is now an IT technician, having attended some IT workshops at the Parent House. The Parent House helped her believe in herself.
Single parent trained and volunteered as a Parent House mentor, then went on to complete a university degree - and is now a practising acupuncturist.
Young parent attended volunteer training delivered by the Parent House at her local children’s centre, went on to apply for an access course in nursing - she is now a qualified nurse. She said she had been inspired by what she had learnt at The Parent House.
Parent of four, supported by a Parent House mentor and staff, fulfilled her life’s ambition of becoming a bus driver.
Parent of three, with few formal qualifications, attended two courses at the Parent House, is now working as a school bus assistant.
Parent with basic English skills who, after many years of encouragement, finally attended ESOL classes and made friends with parents outside her close knit community.
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