Social Work
How we work
We know that often whaanau are the best people to identify their own needs. By walking alongside we can support development, growth, and independence through mana enhancing practice.
We believe using a holistic approach to address complex needs is better achieved when whaanau are empowered to restore the mauri in their pursuit to whaanau ora.
Pohatu & Pohatu (2011)
What we do
- Wrap-around-Support for individuals and whaanau - internal & external supports
- Oho Workshops for Waahine Maa - 4 wks (Oho is for women who have experienced or living in family & sexual harm, addictions and/or mental health)
- Koorero Ora sharing community space for our whaanau to koorero
- Advocacy Support
- Youth Support building healthy relationships between student, schools and their whaanau/families
How do I access the Service?
Call Franklin Family Support Services on 09 238 6233 and one of our team will speak with you directly or alternatively, you can fill in the Referral Form and email it to admin@familysupport.org.nz
Social Service Team
Louise Edwards
Practice Manager
Registered Social Worker
Liesl Holtzhauzen
Registered Social Worker
Jessica Taylor
Registered Social Worker
Suzanne Edwards
Kaiaawhina
Community Support