Children Young People & Families' Network

23 February 2012

What is the Children, Young People's, and Families Network?

The Children, Young People and Families Network is a forum of voluntary sector groups working with families, children and young people in Croydon.
We bring together groups passionate about children and young people, regardless of group size or area of work (we have groups specialising in providing emotional support, supplementary education, working with children in need, families on parenting issues, faith groups and more).

Why is the Children, Young People's, and Families Network important?

You will always be informed about latest policy developments in Croydon, new projects, funding streams, free courses for professionals and users through our bi-monthly e-bulletin.
You will have a say on local decision making and get your voice heard. Twenty five CYPN members sit as representatives on a number of strategic partnerships for Croydon’s children and young people and families; making sure the voice of the CYPN network is heard. Representatives feed back to all members regularly.
Respond to campaigns and be engaged by networking with other voluntary groups delivering services in Croydon through regular meetings and ad hoc events.

Meet a new member!

CATCH22

Catch22 now works in Croydon with young people at risk of exclusion! It is a project of Engage in Education, a national program working locally with schools to help young people at risk of exclusion to stay in mainstream education. They bring together five leading youth charities, with experience and expertise in mentoring, working with young offenders and addressing communication needs. Read more

BIG LOTTERY IMPROVING FUTURES:

CVA has lead a consortium of 13 members of the Children, Young People and Families' Network, Wave Trust, Nurture Development, Incredible Years, Roots of Empathy and Croydon Council to work with families experiencing multiple and complex problems in Croydon. The bid was one of 20 nationally to go be awarded and will receive £899,991 over three years. For further information email Jo Gough.

Safeguarding and Looked after children Inspection...

The Safeguarding and looked after children inspection, looking at all services working with children and young people in Croydon, is likely to take place before June, 2012. Sara Milocco who runs the Children and Young People, and Families Network at CVA has put together advice/information on getting ready for this. Included in this information are details of the new Voluntary Sector representatives for the Children and Young People's Partnership.
Read more

Who should join the network? - CYP&FN Membership

Does your organisation work with children, young people or families? Why not join CYPFN to take advantage of its wealth of knowledge and experience. Please complete this Membership Form and send back to FREEPOST RSLR-JCAA-JKTT, Croydon Voluntary Action, 82 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB.

Updates on recent Commissioning Process

Early Intervention and Family Support....

The Council has commissioned agencies and organisations to deliver services in the Borough. The Children, Young People, & Families Network has asked to see the full list which we hope to receive soon. We do have access to some results. Read more

Integrated Youth Support Services....

Results of the recent commissioning process are now available. Read more

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Contact Details

Sara Milocco
VCS Children, Young People, and Families Coordinator
Croydon Voluntary Action
The Waterside Centre
26 Avenue Road
South Norwood SE25 4DX
tel 0208 653 0353
email: sara.milocco@cvalive.org.uk
Working on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays