What is Sure STEPS?

Sure STEPS offers one-to-one and group support in Tower Hamlets and Hackney for pregnant women, and parents and carers of children aged under 5, who are going through tough times or financial difficulties.

How does Sure STEPS work?

Sure STEPS provides support in four different ways:

• One-to-one peer support

We match parents with trained peer supporters who provide emotional and practical support, a listening ear, and encouragement. Our peer supporters are trained to make referrals if specialist support is needed. If you would like to make a referral for yourself or on behalf of someone else, please click the green button at the top of this page.

• WELLBEING GROUP FOR women

Free drop-in sessions for women and their children to play and socialize together followed by lunch. Our team offers individual digital and financial support in every session. We run this session every Friday 11 am-2 pm at Collingwood Community Centre, Barnsley St, E1 5RB. Once a month we run a Financial Wellbeing Workshop covering financial topics in more depth, such as money-saving tips, eligibility for grants and benefits, managing debt, and cost-of-living crisis support.

• COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP

Get information about the maternity system, your rights, your birth options, and all the support available for you after your birth. Join our free group and meet others in a non-judgmental, friendly, and safe space. We run a session every last Friday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at Collingwood Community Centre, E1 5RB, Lunch is provided at 1 pm. 

• FINANCIAL WELLBEING WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Do you work with parents and carers? We are delighted to have received funding which means we can bring a free one-off financial wellbeing workshop to your group. The workshop will support parents and carers to feel calmer and more in control of their money, covering topics like; getting started with a budget, thinking about savings, money-saving tips, getting help with debt, accessing benefits, or avoiding scams. There will also be opportunities to ask individual questions, and we will signpost to further support if needed.  To find out more, or to arrange a session for your organisation, please email sure.steps@safh.org.uk or call or text 07930633950.

For more information about Sure STEPS project please get in touch by emailing sure.steps@safh.org.uk or calling or texting 07930633950.

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