Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow

Overview

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow is an early years and family support service based in the Possilpark area of Glasgow. We work with vulnerable children and families affected by adversities including homelessness, domestic abuse, parental substance use, parental physical ill health and parental mental ill health.

We aim to work in partnership with parents to improve the educational outcomes and health and social wellbeing of children.

Who we work with

We focus on working with children aged 3 – 8, however we can work with younger and older siblings in order to offer a holistic family approach.

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow works with children who attend nursery or school within North Glasgow in the Ward 16 canal corridor.

Partnership and Funding

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow is funded by the Scottish Government’s Inspiring Scotland Early Years Early Action Fund.

We work in partnership with agencies including education, health, social work, addiction services, housing support services and other voluntary organisations.

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow service leaflet

Services & Outcomes

Service aims and what we offer

The aim of Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow is to support the lives of vulnerable children and families in order to improve their life chances by increasing resilience through the promotion of their health, educational attainment and social wellbeing.

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow achieves this by:

• offering a needs-led, flexible service to children and families
• increasing resilience in children affected by adversities
• promoting the health, educational attainment and social wellbeing of children affected by adversities
• providing a high quality service that promotes inclusion and maximises both parents and children’s potential.

Outcomes

This service contributes to the following Scottish Government National Outcomes.

• Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective communicators and responsible citizens.
• Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed.
• Our children live longer, healthier lives.
• The life chances for children, young people and families at risk have improved.
• Our children live safe from crime, disorder and danger.

Parents and Young People

Information for children and young people 

•  Are you struggling to cope with problems at home?
•  Do you have worries and need someone to listen to you?
•  Are you worried about going to secondary school?
•  Would you like help with your school work?

Our team at Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow can help!!

Who we are

We are a voluntary organisation who work together with:

• You
• Parents and carers
• Schools
• People who look after your health
• Other people who help to keep you safe and well.

Together we can help to:

Keep you healthy, support you at school and help you to feel good about yourself!

If you are aged between 3-5 and 9-12 and go to school in Possilpark, we can help you.

How we do this

• Fun Activities
• Arts & Crafts
• Help with school / homework
• One to one chats
• A chance to meet other children who share similar experiences to you.

We can get to know you, listen to you, have fun and together we can try to make things easier in your life!

Information for Parents/Carers

• Do you have a child aged 3-5 or 9-12?
• Do your children attend school/nursery in the Possilpark Area?
• Do you think you and your child would benefit from some practical and emotional support?
• Do you have any issues with substance use?

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow Service

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow provides support to children and young people from nursery to secondary, whose parents use drugs and/or alcohol.

Aberlour believes that children and young people do better when they are able to stay with their parents.  Although, many parents who have substance use issues find it difficult to cope with their children and require extra support to achieve better things in life for themselves and their children.

At Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow, we work with families to build on their strengths and reduce the harmful effects of their substance use on their children. 

Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow Service can offer you:

• Support with your child’s education.
• Help with homework
• Develop child’s learning
• Encourage parental involvement
• Support within the home and community
• Home safety
• Accompaniment to health and other appointments
• Provide information / advice on community resources
• Establishing routines
• Emotional support for you and your child
• Children’s group work and activities to build confidence & self esteem
• One to one support for both  you and your child
• Family support
• Setting boundaries
• Managing children’s behaviour
• How to praise and reward
• Support to meet other parents/carers
• To share experiences and support each other

Who we are

We are a voluntary organisation who work together with:

• Parents / carers / children
• Nurseries and schools
• Health services and other professionals

Together we can support your child’s health, wellbeing, education and development to help them reach their full potential.

What’s the first step?

If you feel you and your child could benefit from working with us, contact Aberlour Bridges - Glasgow.

Alternatively ask your health visitor / addiction worker or social worker to get in touch with us.