
Helping Children & Families Association
For over fifteen years, Helping Children and Families Association (HCFA), a local volunteer-based organisation has been supporting families with young children and connecting them with resources in the community.
As we approach the end of 2023, in spite of active work to achieve the strong financial base needed to secure the continuation of this service into the years ahead, the question is out...
Is Helping Children and Families Association in danger of closing?
In the past five months, so many community members have come forward to help HCFA. We know that our community wants and appreciates this service.
How can you help?
1. Vote for Helping Children and Families Association at
https://www.greater.com.au/greaternewengland
2. If you are able to make a tax-decuctible donation before June 30, go
to https://www.givenow.com.au/helpingchildrenandfamilies
We offer:
* The "Loving Care" volunteer home visiting program, where volunteers spend 2 hrs/week with families who have a children under 6 (or mums about to give birth). The REFERRAL FORM, can be downloaded here or under the 'Volunteer Home Visiting' tab, 'How does our service work?'
* Our in-house produced Armidale Families Guide (a 28-page glossy booklet jam-packed with information for families). The second edition is only available in hard copy. Call into the Armidale Business Centre on Cinder's Lane for a copy.
2023: Thank you to Uralla CWA, Dumaresq Lions Club and private donors for financial support.
2022: Thank you to UPC AC Renewables - New England Solar Farm for a generous grant.