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25th anniversary – letter from Jay Vaughan MBE, co-founder and CEO of Family Futures
01 April 2023
From a kitchen table in 1998 to a team of over 30, our CEO Jay Vaughan reflects on 25 years of Family Futures and shares what's next, from our conference to our new Wellbeing Hub.
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Family Futures celebrates 25 years of helping families heal
01 April 2023
We're celebrating 25 years of Family Futures! From a team of three and an answering machine in 1998, we've grown to over 30 staff helping children and families heal and thrive.
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The power of music therapy
01 March 2023
Meet Georgie Kovoor, our first music therapist. She explains how music can help children who've experienced trauma express their feelings and feel safe, without needing to find the words.
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The Family Futures Wellbeing Hub
01 February 2023
Our Wellbeing Hub is now open! We offer 12-week therapy programmes to support any child or young person with their mental health and wellbeing. Book a free initial consultation today.
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Jay Vaughan receives MBE
10 January 2023
Congratulations to our CEO and co-founder Jay Vaughan, who received her MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle this week for her services to children and young people.
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Register your interest: Contact in Context Conference, 20 October 2023
04 January 2023
Save the date! Our 25th anniversary conference takes place online on 20 October 2023, putting the voices of care experienced young people at the heart of discussions about contact.
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Family Futures rated Outstanding again by Ofsted
20 December 2022
We're delighted to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas, for the fourth inspection in a row! Thank you to our families and our amazing team who make our work possible.
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Response to the Care Review Final Report
01 June 2022
The Care Review final report proposes big changes to children's social care. Co-founder Alan Burnell highlights the key issues for adoption, fostering and kinship care, and where we're already leading the way.
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What is Sensory Integration?
01 March 2022
Some children find it hard to make sense of feelings in their body, like hunger or emotions. Morag explains how understanding sensory integration can help children feel happier and safer.
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I can’t draw
01 February 2021
"I can't draw" is something our Art Therapist Sarah often hears. She explains how art therapy helps children heal from trauma at their own pace, with no right or wrong answers.
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