Family Intervention Service
Supporting Families Through Culturally Informed Intervention
At Afrikindness, we provide bespoke intervention, training, and guidance to families from diverse communities experiencing cultural, parenting, or safeguarding challenges.
Our culturally aware professionals walk alongside families, helping them find strength-based solutions that promote long-term, positive change.
Why Families Are Referred
Families may be referred to us for:
- Safeguarding or child protection concerns
- Cultural discipline practices (e.g. physical chastisement)
- Intergenerational conflict or misunderstandings
- Parental conflict and its impact on children
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Domestic abuse, exploitation, or trauma
- Communication breakdowns with schools or professionals
📥 Download our brochure for a full list of services and training options.
Our Approach
We assign a dedicated caseworker to each family and develop a 3–6 month personalised intervention plan, including:
- Regular visits and consistent contact
- Culturally informed advice and strategies
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Evidence-based parenting support
Our intervention continues until we observe a sustainable shift in mindset and behaviour with the family, school, and support network empowered to maintain progress.
School Engagement & Education Support
We work closely with schools and educators to improve communication with families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our education team helps families understand:
- The UK school system
- School expectations, procedures, and support services
- How to navigate concerns and work collaboratively with schools
Schools can refer families to us if they’re facing challenges with communication around:
- Safeguarding concerns
- Cultural misunderstandings
- Parenting or mental health concerns
- A child in need of additional support
Let us help bridge the gap between home and school, and prevent issues from escalating.
Parenting with Purpose Training
Our 6-week Parenting with Purpose programme is a structured, evidence-informed intervention designed to support parents in building safe, nurturing, and emotionally responsive home environments.
As part of the intervention programme, additional tailored training—such as cultural safeguarding, personality awareness, self-care, and other relevant parenting support—can be provided upon request to meet the specific needs of families.
How to Refer
We accept referrals from:
- Local authorities & social workers
- Schools & education professionals
- Healthcare & community organisations
📧 Email completed forms to: ceo@afrikindness.org
Self-Referral for Families
If you’re a parent or carer seeking support directly, we offer:
Drop-In Support Sessions
For families with children who have special needs or are facing school-related challenges.
Families in Leeds
For urgent support, contact us directly:
ceo@afrikindness.org
Families should please include a brief summary of your concern.
Let’s Work Together
At Afrikindness, we don’t just offer support—we offer understanding.
We recognise cultural complexity, speak to the challenges, and work with families to build resilience and connection.
🔗 Make a referral
🔗 Book a family drop-in support session
🔗 If based in Leeds and need urgent support, Contact our team at ceo@afrikindness.org
