We offer support to pregnant women and new mothers who are affected by substance use who have a baby under 12 months of age, within the Falkirk Council area

How We Help

We are here to offer practical and emotional support with the aim of keeping children with their birth families.

Welcoming a new baby is a very exciting time in a family’s life. It is filled with opportunities for a fresh start, but many new mothers can feel intimidated by formal procedures and professionals, fearing negative assumptions about their ability to parent due to substance use. With our support, parents can become better able to provide a safe, loving, and consistent family environment for their child.

Helping Families at the Earliest Stage

Research shows that parental substance use can impact a child’s development, not only when the baby is born but also during pregnancy. According to Falkirk Council, parental substance use was a risk factor for 50% of Falkirk children on the Child Protection Register (CPR). Figures also showed that 81% of unborn babies remained on the register following their birth, highlighting a need for extra help at the earliest stages of a child’s life.

We work closely with the families and with other support agencies to improve parents’ health and wellbeing on their road to recovery.