Parents 4 Change?

Who are we: Grandparent/carers, parent/carers, sibling/carers, fosterparent/carers and adoptive parent/carers, of children with disabilities in Middlesbrough

What are we doing: Developing ways to include families in the process of influencing change in Childrens Disability Services in Middlesbrough.

Why are we doing it: To ensure that any changes being made to Childrens Disability Services are meaningful for Disabled Children in Middlesbrough.

When are we doing it: PRESENTLY  with this website information being read by you. MONTHLY with all who attend exciting Focus and Steering group meetings.BI-ANNUALLY with all who attend friendly conferences.

Where are we doing it: www.parents4change.co.uk.   Middlesbrough Sure Start Childrens Centres.  Middlesbrough,s Riverside Stadium Middlehaven Suite

How are we doing it: By following the Durham Model of Participation introduced by Kathy Rist who is Contact a Family's Regional Manager (also our Parent Participation Advisor) along with Sarah Lewis, Regional Information Officer,who together care for the North East and Cumbria. With support from Government Funding, earmarked for consultation processes NATIONALY.

MOST IMPORTANTLY With voluntary " PARENT/CARER LEAD" involvement in the, initial, continued development, and operation of PARENTS 4 CHANGE and with support and guidance from JennyDalby  (Children with Disabilities Manager plusTeam), and from Sue Little (Childrens Participation Officer).