Life Community Ltd.
Friends of Children and Youth
Friends of Children and Youth (FOCY) by Life Community Ltd. supports children and youth with incarcerated parent(s) through casework, mentoring, educational coaching, and practical care support. It aims to build resilience, improve school engagement, and strengthen family and peer relationships islandwide.
Overview
- A holistic support programme for children and youth with incarcerated parent(s), focused on building emotional resilience and positive peer/family relationships.
- Each child/youth is matched with a dedicated caseworker and a volunteer befriender to provide individualized care, mentoring, and ongoing support.
- Core components include case management (needs assessment, basic counselling, home visits, individualized care plans, collaboration with stakeholders) and social support (mentoring, character development, pro-social group activities, interest groups, family outings).
- Educational support is provided through academic coaching and close liaison with schools to improve engagement and attendance.
- Practical care support includes food rations, milestone celebrations, and referrals for financial assistance where needed.
- Cases remain open until the child/youth’s situation is assessed as stable, ensuring continuity of care; the programme is available islandwide.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Children and youth with incarcerated parent(s). Cut-off age for admission of children is 14 years old. Programme available islandwide.
How to apply
Complete the FOCY Referral Form and email it to focyreferral@life-community. The programme team will follow up after receiving the referral.
Agency details
Service area
Islandwide
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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