Family Start Service

What the service is about

• A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that provide people with a programme that focuses on improving tamariki 0 to 2 years in growth, health, learning and relationships.

A look into the service

• This is a home visit programme.
• We take consideration of the whānau circumstances, environment and safety.
• We help whānau who are struggling with challenges and problems that hinder the wellbeing and growth of their child.
• We work together to build strong, positive whānau, who have confidence in caring for the future of their child.

Who might benefit from the service

• Pregnant Mothers.
• Tamariki and whānau who live in:
  • Tokoroa.
  • Putaruru.
  • Tirau.
  • Matamata.
  • Te Awamutu.
  • and surrounding rural areas.

To gain access to the service

• You can ask to be referred by your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC).
• Self-referral by walking in and making enquiries at Raukawa Charitable Trust offices in Tokoroa, Putaruru, Te Awamutu and Matamata.
• Free phone 0800 728 5292.