Communities

Speak out with & for children & families

Advocacy is organised activity focused on bringing about positive change to policy and practice. Child advocacy speaks out on behalf of, and with children. It aims to change policy, practice and legislation to have a positive effect on children's lives... Read more

Services for communities

This section provides information on broader community based services that Barnardos offers... Read more

What is KidStart?

Barnardos KidStart is a home-based care and learning service for children aged from birth to five years, provided in the homes of carefully selected vetted and trained Educator, approved by the Ministry of Education. Barnardos KidStart helps your child learn and develop in a welcoming and safe home environment, with no more than three other children... Read more

Going to School

Starting at a playcentre, kindergarten, early childhood centre or school is a major milestone in your child's life. For the parent too, there are major questions of choice: home-based care, kindergarten, early childhood centre... Read more

Parents

Services for parents

This section of the site gives you information about the services Barnardos offers for parents - including parenting advice, information and timetables for various parenting courses... Read more

Parenting and Family advice

Families are essential to children's growth and well-being. It's where children receive the necessaries of life - love, a sense of values, training in nurturing positive relationships, clothing, food and shelter. In this section of our website we provide resources relating to most aspects of family life... Read more

Families

Child and Family Services

Barnardos New Zealand provides child and family services in communities around the country. The services offered vary from area to area... Read more

Services for families

This section of the site provides information for families needing assistance and support. Find information on family support, childrens contact service, footsteps to feeling safe (domestic violence programme), foster care and child and family conselling... Read more