We also provide outreach support for people who continue to need us after they have settled back into community. This is an essential part of the successful rehabilitation of families. Sharon’s case shows how we are able to support families even when they are back in the community again.

Sharon stayed at Save The Family last year from January to April after a relationship breakdown and becoming homeless.

“I was desperate, I had three children and my Mum was really poorly at the time and I had nowhere to go”. 

She felt vulnerable and needed somewhere to stay, some advice and emotional support to help get her through a difficult period in her life.

“When I arrived my confidence was very low and I needed someone to talk to and help with keeping my kids safe and happy.  I felt like I was letting them down.”

Sharon received support in getting housing, accessing the correct benefits and registering with a local GP service.

“They did everything for me, it was amazing to be able to hand it all over to someone. At the time I couldn’t have done that.”

Sharon soon got her confidence and self-esteem back and was ready to move on.  Save The family helped her set up her home when leaving Plas Bellin.

“They helped me move, helped me get the water on and get a TV licence. They also gave me some furniture and curtains.  They did the sort of thing your family would do if they could.”

Sharon has settled back into the community and is coping well. She was still in contact with staff at Save The Family and tended to call them for any help she needed.

“I spoke to them recently about some child care issues I had and they still help. It’s been wonderful.”