Oak Tree Family Hub Rochford District

📢We would like to hear the views of fathers and male carers regarding your use of our service. (Please share with you child's father or male carer if they are not using our social media page).

❓Question❓

If a group for fathers was available, where would you prefer it to be held?
(e.g. Family Hub, community venue, online, evenings/weekends, workplace, etc.)
Please leave your comments below.

📢 Attention Parents & Carers!
Could YOU help improve school food? 🍽️✨
The Children’s Food Campaign is expanding its Parent Ambassadors programme across England! We want real family experiences to shape government policy on school meals, advertising, and children's health.We are especially looking to hear from:
🎒 Parents with children in Years 6–11
👋 People from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds
💼 Families likely impacted by the upcoming Universal Credit free school meals expansion
Why now?
With shorter lunch breaks, grab-and-go secondary meals, and rising food costs, older children are too often left out of the conversation. Your voice can change that.💥 Ready to make a difference?
Click the link below to learn more and apply today!👇👇👇
https://www.sustainweb.org/news/may26-new-parent-ambassador-recruitment/
(Applications close June 16th!) 🗓️

Parents! Could YOU help improve the state of children's plates? | Sustain Applications are now open for Children's Food Campaign's Parent Ambassador programme. 

Did you remember to book your space on this free webinar?🥦🥕🍉
You can also download a Early Years Nutrition Guide for Essex-based Families here:
https://nourishingourfuture.co.uk/early-years-nutrition-guide-for-essex-based-families/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXxq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBJNmhySHZlOEtlU2dMRFdoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrQFPKRcqEUvbBnpDYfQ9sZ7KZ8LDe-ko02bxOJwUtjFi6rgZ_frZAfQt5cN_aem_I-U57I2599udmzUToQVEXA

**Sensitive Subject Warning**
With the World Cup starting this week we wanted to share this important information. Please reach out to someone you can trust.
Football should never be an excuse for abuse.
Evidence shows domestic abuse rises during major football tournaments, with incidents increasing by 38% when England lose and 26% when England play.
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a reality for too many people.
If you’re worried about someone, or need support yourself, help is available.
Compass is our Domestic Abuse helpline for Essex call 0330 333 7 444 or visit essexcompass.org.uk

📢We would like to hear the views of fathers and male carers regarding your use of our service. (Please share with you child's father or male carer if they are not using our social media page).
❓QUESTION❓
As a father, have you felt included in your child’s health care contacts or appointments?
Please add yes, and comment on what you felt worked well.
or no and comment on what you felt could have been improved.

Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK! Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day.

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you.

Do you need any help with feeding your baby or child under five? Why not book a space on this free webinar! 🥦🥑🍓

There’s no one way to volunteer. Join us this in celebrating the diversity of volunteers and volunteering. Let’s inspire someone new to volunteer. Find out more here: www.barnardos.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer