The Red Hen Project
Supporting families to raise happy, healthy and independent children
The Red Hen Project
Our vision is a welcoming community where families are empowered to raise happy, healthy and independent children who, in turn, grow up to live life to the full.
To achieve this vision, we support children up to the age of 12, their families and communities in Cambridge, focusing our attention on those who could be experiencing challenges in their lives.
We work with families towards improved wellbeing, confident parenting and cooperative relationships with schools and other services.
We deliver
- One-to-one whole family support to help children and families overcome challenges, improve relationships and enhance overall wellbeing
- Positive experiences, term-time drop-ins and groups, and family activities in the school holidays
- Space and opportunity for parents/carers to take an active role in their community
Our trusted team of highly skilled and experienced family workers support children and families in their home, at school, and in the community.
We partner closely with primary schools, and local health and housing partners. and support children and their families to overcome barriers to learning, and provide a link between home and school.
The Red Hen Project was registered as a charity with the Charities Commission in 1998, and in 201,9 we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Our Registered Charity Number is 1183845.
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Julie’s Story
Julie has 6 children, 2 of them are at primary school and one pre-school age. Both Julie and her husband had difficult childhoods and have struggled with managing a large family. When the family were first referred to the project Julie was struggling with her mental health and said “I was a hermit, never went anywhere or mixed with anybody. I was lonely and isolated and this made it hard for the children because they were cut off from everybody too”.
Julie speaks really positively about her relationship with the Red Hen Project; “They always listen to my issues and concerns, they gave me really good advice to help with sleep routines and managing the children. The biggest support they gave me was encouraging me to go to groups and meet new people.”
