We don’t value kinship carers enough and there are thousands of them across the island,… They are a very unheard and unseen group and I think it is really important that we start valuing them.

I cannot thank MWRSS enough for all the support, advice & guidance they provided me with at such a difficult time, through their support groups, help with childcare when attending support group, advice re court & offering support with court documents….I am forever grateful for your support, advice, help.

My Community Mother was a real sounding board, and any doubts that I had or you know like in terms of breastfeeding, you know she gave me all the information I needed, she was very experienced in breastfeeding so that was a big thing

They were so supportive…..I thought Amber Refuge was a place you go to, to get away from an abusive partner, I didn’t realise they had all the supports they have.