Changing Futures is part of Brave Futures, a children’s charity working throughout Norfolk, providing specialist support for people up to the age of 18 who might require extra support and improve their insight in their emotional responses. Our aim is to provide a safe space for children and young people, where they can make sense of the confusion they feel. We seek to support them in gaining the skills and tools they need to manage their emotions, understand their behaviours and help them move forwards.
What we offer
- A full assessment of the child’s needs and behaviours
- Children will have an improved insight into their emotional responses
- Children will have a better understanding of their behaviours and reduce the impact on others
- Children will experience an improved well being (coping with anxiety, anger, depression and emotional self regulation)
- Children to have a wide range of coping strategies that are bespoke to their individual needs
- Children can access relevant ongoing support if required
Criteria
- The child or young person must agree with the referral and be ready to attend the service
- The young person must be under the age of 18 years at the time of referral
- The environment in which the child or young person lives must be safe enough for support work to begin
- The child or young person must have a safe adult to support them whilst they undergo the service
- If the child or young person has moderate to severe mental health needs they must be accessing or on a waiting list for mental health services
Referral Pathway
