Statement of Faith
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
- We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God,
- Who was not created but rather has always existed with the Father,
- Jesus is true God from true God, of one being with the Father.
- Through him, all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin called Mary.
He was made man and physically came to earth.
For our sake, he was crucified, suffered death and was buried.
On the third day, he physically rose again in line with what the Bible says.
He went back up into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life.
With the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is worshipped and glorified.
We believe in one holy universal Church; the forgiveness of sins through Christ; the resurrection of the body, and everlasting life.
(based on the traditional Nicene Creed)
What people say about Family First
A heart-centered service
Family First offers an incredible, heart-centered service. They truly take the time to build meaningful relationships with families to ensure their support is perfectly tailored. I always feel confident in referring to them.
Gabi Stones
Pastoral Lead, Castle Hill Primary School
Positive lasting change
Your service offers something to families that is very rare to find, that ongoing support for the parents over a long period of time. I think this allows for trusting relationships to be formed, which can led to parents feeling supported and enabled to make positive lasting change.
Springfield Primary School
Family Support Worker
There is no judgement
You are reliable and conscientious; if you say you’ll be there I know you will. You are approachable and meet the families where they are at; there is no judgement.
The Beeches Community Primary School
Families and Communities Lead
Family felt listened to and supported.
I have always had a positive experience when working with Family First. Sarah, the clinical lead, has always been responsive. Helen, one of the practitioners, listened to the family’s needs and clearly explained the role she could have in supporting the family. Initially the family were a bit ambivalent about additional support but having this joint meeting helped. It provided the family with a friendly face, they felt heard and supported and agreed to the referral.
Mental Health Team
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
What impact have you seen from the support Family First give?
It has been wonderful to see some of the families I have worked alongside grow in confidence both in themselves and with their abilities .
Sarah Hill
Family Worker
What impact have you seen from the support Family First give?
I have seen hard to reach families not only meaningfully engage but learn to trust staff to be there for them non-judgmentally where they can grow in confidence, self esteem and take back control of their lives again so they can be happy and thrive.
Kristie Frost
Family Co-ordinator
What impact have you seen from the support Family First give?
I have seen people’s self esteem improve, their ability to cope with the challenges they face (ie increased resilience), their ability to do things they previously couldn’t (eg use public transport or discuss education issues with their child’s school) and learn to trust other people and really open up about their problems.
Helen Clarke
Family Worker
What impact have you seen from the support Family First give?
Cohesion amongst staff , information sharing for the benefit of the families but primarily families lives changed for the better.
Avril Askew
Family Co-ordinator
What impact have you seen from the support Family First give?
From the testimonials, wellbeing scores and other feedback received from families, it is clear that the support of Family First has helped many families make significant progress with the challenges they face.
Mark Crawley
Trustee
Why do you volunteer for Family First?
I have worked with children and families in the community for many years in the NHS as a clinician and manager. I am passionate to see families thrive and flourish I am committed to supporting Family First as this is one of their main goals. I my role as chair of trustees, I am privileged to work with a wide range of staff, volunteers and trustee colleagues who are dedicated to supporting families through challenging times. The focus on early intervention, support and emotional/mental wellbeing enables lasting positive change in the communities it serves. I strongly believe every child deserves a safe, supportive environment in families which enable them to thrive and Family First plays a vital role in making that a reality. It is an honour to contribute to such meaningful and impactful work.
Dot Cordle
Chair of Trustees
Why do you volunteer for Family First?
Strong and resilient families are the foundation of any thriving society. Family First empowers families to overcome challenges and develop practical solutions, equipping them to face future difficulties with confidence. Its focus on building independence is evident in the powerful testimonies. I love to hear such positive stories, and I am proud to contribute to this mission by volunteering my time as a trustee.
Sajani George
Trustee
Why do you volunteer for Family First?
I volunteer for Family First because I have seen how their support strengthens families , improves well being and gives children the best chance to thrive . Serving as a Trustee is an extension of my commitment as I want to see the organisation grow, remain strong and provide vital services to the people who need them most .
Jan Baker
Trustee
