Children, Adolescents & Families (CAF Team)
The Children, Adolescents & Families (CAF) Team support children, young people and their families with a whole range of issues and problems that may be affecting their health and wellbeing. They can help you to feel more empowered, build your confidence and enable you to take greater control of your life. Support is person centred and tailored to individual needs.
CAF Link Workers will provide support and advice to children and young people who are experiencing issues with low level mental health, family relationships, education & training, health & wellbeing, special education needs & disabilities, and traumatic life events.
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from the CAF service – please contact your GP who can make a referral
- 8 – 18 years old
- Under 8’s please speak to your GP
Our CAF Link workers:
- Enable young people by developing strategies and techniques to improve wellbeing
- Are a central point of contact for young people and their families, can be actively involved in managing their care, advocating for them, and developing personalised care and support plans
- Help young people and their families to make good choices and be empowered to address changes.
- Positive change to wellbeing and mental health
- Improved confidence, motivation, and self esteem
- Participate in new activities and learn new skills
- Make positive changes for a better quality of life
