Building Stronger Families

Each family involved in the project is diagnosed and tested. After that, an individual support plan is created for her, depending on the needs and requests.

The project targets the most vulnerable families. They receive individual professional services that change the difficult circumstances of their lives and contribute to the full development of children.

The project “Building Stronger Families” offers comprehensive support programs, which include training, psychological assistance, consultations of various specialists.

The project operates in Kharkiv, Sumy and Khmelnytsky regions.

Services,provided by the project:

Socio-emotional and physical rehabilitation of children.

Support in establishing interaction with social services, employment agencies and other institutions.

Individual and group psychological support for children and parents.

Individual and group classes on school subjects.

Preparing preschoolers for the educational process.

Developing the life skills of middle and high school age children to plan their own successful future.

Activities for emotional unloading of children (creative workshops, studios, art therapy, etc.).

Career Guidance Programs for Adolescents.

Trainings for adults and children.

Programs for the development and formation of life skills.

Services,provided by the project:

Socio-emotional and physical rehabilitation of children.

Support in establishing interaction with social services, employment agencies and other institutions.

Individual and group psychological support for children and parents.

Individual and group classes on school subjects.

Preparing preschoolers for the educational process.

Developing the life skills of middle and high school age children to plan their own successful future.

Activities for emotional unloading of children (creative workshops, studios, art therapy, etc.).

Career Guidance Programs for Adolescents.

Trainings for adults and children.

Programs for the development and formation of life skills.

RESULTS

320

people in particularly difficult life circumstances receive support in the project

Families in SJO

Families of IDPs

Lost a family member due to war

Large children

A family member has a disability

320

people in particularly difficult life circumstances receive support in the project

The participants of the project received:

917

consultations of a psychologist

351

consultation of specialized specialists: doctors, speech therapists, lawyers, etc.

793

financial aid kits

Changes that occurred in the lives of the participants
due to the impact of the project:

68% of children have improved social skills

They became more attentive and open to other people, learned to manage their own emotions, less often feel fear, anxiety, excitement.

65% of children and 47% of parents had an increased level of psychological well-being

Have better health and sleep, a good mood, communicate with peers, a hobby has appeared.

22% of participants improved relationships between adult family members

Show care, spend time together, quarrel less.

37% of families have improved conditions for the child's life

The condition of the apartment, life, provision of children with the necessary for education have become more satisfactory, parents have improved their financial position.

39% of participants expanded the circle of contact with other family members and the environment

New friends appeared, more often met with relatives, between them there was a trusting relationship.

42% of parents became more involved in their child's education

They communicate more often with teachers at school, help with lessons and extracurricular activities.

39% of participants improved emotional connection between children and parents

They show more attention to each other's feelings and condition, the relationship has become closer, they like to spend time together.

70% of children have improved their level of academic knowledge

Note.These indicators are only part of the results of the project participants and an example of positive change. At the same time, there are some cases when the situation in families has remained unchanged, and the project specialists continue to work with them.

1441

The project coordinators made 1,441 visits to the residences of the participating families to systematically monitor changes and progress in their lives.

Lyudmila, project participant

Name changed at the request of the participant in order to protect her life

We got into the project at a very difficult time for our family. Our home remained in the temporarily occupied territories. I'm in the military, so for safety's sake we had to leave everything. Having moved to Khmelnitsky, I could not find a job for a long time to provide for my two children, whom I raise myself. Leaving the occupation, I lost the documents that are needed for employment. It all put a lot of pressure on me, and my bad emotional state affected the children. They became more nervous and anxious. I felt like I wasn't doing my duty to them.

Thanks to the project, our life has changed for the better. My children and I have received psychological support, we understand each other better and have become closer. We were also helped with the purchase of warm clothes for children.

The most helpful for me was the support in the employment process. At all stages — from the selection of vacancies to training in professional courses. I don't know of another program with such a people-oriented approach. Specialists helped me restore my documents and I got a job by profession. I am so happy to do what I love and be a good mother to my children.

Margarita, project participant

Before the project, I did not live my own life. My daughter has a disability since birth, and I devoted all my strength to her. I did not work, only my husband provided the family. There was not enough financial or emotional resource for the comfortable life of our family. Because of this, conflicts arose between me and my relatives.   

Thanks to the project, I feel supported, I see the progress of my girl — my life becomes happier. Daughter Olya develops physically thanks to the help of rehabilitologists, takes her first steps. Teachers also deal with it. She has learned letters and can count to ten — this is a big step forward for us! Thanks to the project, we have a wonderful bed and a special table adapted to the special needs of my child. It has become easier for us to live thanks to people who sincerely want to help others.

I myself became calmer about our future. Psychological counseling helped me better understand myself and learn to give myself rest. Also, now I know how to work with my daughter at home, and plan to start my own business.

Lyudmila, project participant

Name changed at the request of the participant in order to protect her life

We got into the project at a very difficult time for our family. Our home was sewn in the temporarily occupied territories. I'm in the military, so for safety we had to leave everything. Having moved to Khmelnitsky, I could not find a job for a long time to provide for my two children, whom I raise myself. Leaving the occupation, I lost the documents that are needed for employment. It all put a lot of pressure on me, and my bad emotional state affected the children. They became more nervous and anxious. I felt like I wasn't doing my duty to them.

Thanks to the project, our life has changed for the better. My children and I have received psychological support, we understand each other better and have become closer. We were also helped with the purchase of warm clothes for children.

The most helpful for me was the support in the employment process. At all stages — from the selection of vacancies to training in professional courses. I don't know of another program with such a people-oriented approach. Specialists helped me restore my documents and I got a job by profession. I am so happy to do what I love and be a good mother to my children.

Margarita, project participant

Before the project, I did not live my own life. My daughter has a disability since birth, and I devoted all my strength to her. I did not work, only my husband provided the family. There was not enough financial or emotional resource for the comfortable life of our family. Because of this, conflicts arose between me and my relatives.

Thanks to the project, I feel supported, I see the progress of my girl — my life becomes happier. Daughter Olya develops physically thanks to the help of rehabilitologists, takes her first steps. Teachers also deal with it. She has learned letters and can count to ten — this is a big step forward for us! Thanks to the project, we have a wonderful bed and a special table adapted to the special needs of my child. It has become easier for us to live thanks to people who sincerely want to help others.

I myself became calmer about our future. Psychological counseling helped me better understand myself and learn to give myself rest. Also, now I know how to work with my daughter at home, and plan to start my own business.