Programmes Family Service Centre Takanini Family Service Centre Our Takanini Family Service Centre, opened in 2014, is a community hub providing integrated health, education and social services. Our approach is to give a hand up along the way, giving people and communities the support and tools they need to meet their own goals and objectives and find solutions to their problems. Our services include: Social Services We have a team of community social workers who provide social work intervention, targeted towards vulnerable children, young people and their families living in Counties-Manukau who are at risk of abuse, harm or offending. Referrals are received from a range of community agencies and an initial assessment is completed (includes consent form) to ascertain the assistance or support for the referral. At times external agencies may be included to assist the referral where further support may be required. Counselling We have two experienced counsellors available to listen in confidence to members of the community and assist them to find a pathway to better understand themselves and others. Our counsellors specialise in counselling for children, women and couples but men's counselling is also available. Licensed Playgroup We run a fun and interactive playgroup for any child under the age of six. This is a safe and supportive way to meet other parents while engaging with your child. Rain or shine — we always have fun at playgroup! What does the Takanini Playgroup believe in? Providing a place for parents and their children that is supportive and safe Providing quality care Fostering children’s learning and development to allow them to reach their fullestpotential Playgroup happens during Term time at our Takanini centre. All under- six and their parent/caregiver are welcome (A parent or caregiver must remain with their child during playgroup). Playgroup Hours: Tuesday, 9am-12pm Thursday, 11:30am-2:30pm HIPPY Takanini We offer HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) at our Takanini Centre. As part of the HIPPY programme parents work with their child at home for 15 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Children build knowledge in maths, reading and writing, while developing their cognitive, creative and social skills meaning they are better prepared to start primary school. Community Services and Facilities Several community groups make use of our facilities and offer their services to our clients, including Plunket, Manukau Institute of Technology and Parenting Through Separation. We also have: Room Hire Available Parent changing facilities More about FREE English community courses Takanini Family Service Centre Address 8 Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini Phone 09 974 4719 Emergency Contact Oranga Tamariki 0508 326459 Police 111 Email [email protected] Opening Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm