Weāre looking for volunteers to join us at our Barrington Mall giftāwrapping station from Dec 15th - Dec 24th! Every gift you wrap will help raise funds for the vital services we provide to tamariki and whÄnau across Canterbury.
If youāve got a warm heart and a little time to spare (even just a couple of hours!), weād love to have you on board! š§”
LIKE, SHARE and spread the word to friends, whÄnau and colleagues - you can even sign up to do a shift together! šš½
Weāre excited to share that together we sold 102 packs of cheese - raising $525 for Canterbury tamariki and whÄnau impacted by family violence! š
Every dollar goes straight into our servicesāprotecting childhoods, strengthening whÄnau, and empowering rangatahi to build brighter futures.
Who knew something so simple (and delicious!) could make such a meaningful difference in our community?
NgÄ mihi nui for your supportāyouāre helping us create lasting change, one bite at a time š
NOTE: If you ordered cheese, check your email for an important update on pick-ups!
20/11/2025
The team recently had a fantastic time at the Lions Christchurch Schools' Music Festival! We were honoured to be selected as the Charity Partner for the Festival, giving us the opportunity to connect with our Åtautahi community and raise vital funds for tamariki and whÄnau. š¶āØ
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses who donated raffle prizes, and our wonderful volunteers who gave their time (shout out to Jasper, who is so brilliantly Moogy!) we raised almost $2,500 for tamariki and whÄnau in Canterbury. š§”
Businesses who generously donated to our raffle:
- Vicki Tahau Paton Real Estate
- The Warehouse Barrington
- Rockshop Papanui
- The Court Theatre
- Runacres Insurance
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- Alice Cinema & Film Specialists
- Riverside Market - Christchurch
- Manu Restaurant
- The Brewery Bar and Restaurant
- LYTTELTON LIGHTS
- Hallensteins Westfield Riccarton
- The Hub Hornby
- Trees For Canterbury
- Paper Plus Barrington
- PopStop
- Acquisitions Barrington
- Barrington Mall
28/10/2025
Don't miss out! Cheese orders close on Friday 14th November šš½
Pick up in Opawa early Dec - just ahead of the festive season! š§
Weāre thrilled to partner with Jones Family Farm for a delicious way to give back! š§
For just $20, youāll receive 5 x assorted 60g A2 sheep milk artisan cheeses - crafted right here in Aotearoa and perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself š). With every purchase, $5 goes directly to Home & Family, supporting tamariki and whÄnau across Canterbury to build safer, more stable futures. Order here: https://raised.nz/f/cheese-for-charity
Each order will be a randomly assorted selection of the cheeses below š§
Orders close Friday 14 November, with pick up available in early December, so get in quick and make a difference today! šš½
22/10/2025
Weāre thrilled to partner with Jones Family Farm for a delicious way to give back! š§
For just $20, youāll receive 5 x assorted 60g A2 sheep milk artisan cheeses - crafted right here in Aotearoa and perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself š). With every purchase, $5 goes directly to Home & Family, supporting tamariki and whÄnau across Canterbury to build safer, more stable futures. Order here: https://raised.nz/f/cheese-for-charity
Each order will be a randomly assorted selection of the cheeses below š§
Orders close Friday 14 November, with pick up available in early December, so get in quick and make a difference today! šš½
24/09/2025
This September is Wills Month - a time to reflect on the legacy we leave behind. We're encouraging our community to consider writing or updating their will, and to think about including a gift to Home & Family.
By leaving a gift in your will, you can help create a future where tamariki and whÄnau in Canterbury are safe, supported, and free from violence and neglect. Itās a meaningful way to ensure your values live on and continue making a difference for generations to come.
We are committed to creating environments for positive change by building safe and secure families but we cannot achieve this alone.
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All children should believe that they can reach for the stars
Home & Family are the springboard for children to reach for the stars.
Home & Family/Te Whare Manaaki Tangata has been in Christchurch for over 120 years. Originally known as āThe Society for the Protection of Women and Childrenā, it has consistently adapted to meet the needs of the community. We believe that all children should live in homes where they are safe, cherished and where their potential is nurtured.
Why āReach for the Starsā?
Reach for the stars means that all children should have the confidence and tools to fulfil their potential. We support children so that they regain their sense of self-belief and their confidence. We help families/whÄnau to understand the importance of attachment, why a child might be behaving in a certain way, as well as understanding their stages of development and how adversity such as family violence can affect a childās wellbeing.
The welfare of children is central to everything we do, today we provide the following services:
We provide a parenting programme, which helps keep families together by giving parents skills in safe, effective and nurturing parenting. It is a residential programme which runs 24/7, 365 days a year and typically families stay for two months, although there is no time limit. Very often we work with families where out of home placements are being considered for the children. Research shows children are better off in the care of their parents; Home & Family is committed to keeping children in the care of their parents wherever possible.
We offer counselling for children, youth and couples, but specialise in work with children, offering play therapy for children as young as three. 98% of our referrals are for children and youth, with abuse and family violence being our most common referral reason.
Our Refocus programme offers a child-focused intervention, which aims to break cycles that can result in young people entering the youth justice system. The programme is a holistic service which recognises how the ābigger pictureā contributes to young individuals becoming offenders and works with the whole whÄnau for up to five years. The teamās ability to work alongside whÄnau who live with inter-generational complexity is widely valued within our community.
Integrated Safety Response (ISR) is a multi-agency project that focuses on the joined-up support and services that families, including victims and perpetrators, receive following family violence reported to NZ Police and high-risk prison releases in Christchurch. It tests a new approach to making sure families experiencing violence get the help they need from family violence services.
Each of the services we provide is unique, but take a vital place in the landscape of social services available in Canterbury.
