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Befrienders For Families (BFF)

Start - End Date

01 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Overview

Befrienders For Families (BFF) is a volunteer-based program that supports and helps families who are reunifying after removal by child protective services and require help to prevent future removals.

Volunteer Responsibilities

1) Make an effort to understand and get to know their assigned family better over a 12 – 18 month period. 

2) Meet the families 2 times a month and complete a simple form after each home visit.

Impact

1) Build relationships with families and children and be a consistent presence during this transition period.

2) Mobilise existing networks & resources to aid the family if there is a need.

3) Provide practical support and services for the family.

Commitment and Schedule

1) Minimum 18 Months.

2) Schedule: Flexible, with a minimum 2 monthly check-ins with the assigned family.

The Salvation Army would like to invite you to our upcoming "Befrienders for Families" online sharing session on the 27th of July from 10am to 12pm. Please RSVP to Eugene via 88062146 (call/text) by 12 July 2024. 

Placement takes approximately 3 months.

All interested volunteers are invited to attend a BFF briefing on 27 July 2024. 

Venue Name
Youth Development Centre
The Salvation Army Singapore
Available Role
The Salvation Army Singapore

Befrienders For Families (BFF)

Overview

Befrienders For Families (BFF) is a volunteer-based program that supports and helps families who are reunifying after removal by child protective services and require help to prevent future removals.

Volunteer Responsibilities
1) Make an effort to understand and get to know their assigned family better over a 12 – 18 month period.
2) Meet the families 2 times a month and complete a simple form after each home visit.
3) Inform us of any unsafe practices from the assigned family towards themselves or their children.

Impact
1) Build relationships with families and children and be a consistent presence during this transition period.
2) Mobilise existing networks & resources to aid the family if there is a need.
3) Provide practical support and services for the family.

Role Frequency
View Schedule
Third saturday of every 1 month

Role Dates

Time
Month
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The Salvation Army Singapore
Gracehaven Fostering

Youth Development Centre

About Organisation

Gracehaven Fostering seeks to provide a safe and secure home for foster children and young persons who are in need of care and protection.

Contact us
  • Gracehaven Fostering
  • The Salvation Army Singapore
    65802285
  • The Salvation Army Singapore
    rachel.hee@smm.salvationarmy.org
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