Children and Parenting Support (CaPSS)

1. About this service

   The Children and Parenting Support Service (CaPSS) delivers free programs that strengthen family relationships, reduce family breakdown, and increase family connection to and participation in community activities. We service the outer west of Melbourne: Werribee, Melton, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing and Laverton.

   3 key ways we support families:

   Group Skills Programs: One off workshops, webinars and evidence-based programs

   Facilitated peer-to-peer parent support: Playgroups and parenting groups to help families to connect with others in a parenting role

   1:1 Parenting Support: Tailored support to enhance your parenting skills

   To speak to a CaPSS practitioner:

   Call 0455 521 154 (Men as Fathers)

   Call 0456 824 447 (LGBTIQA+ Families)

   Call 0475 976 071 (Aboriginal Families)

   Call 0409 608 551 (All Families)

   Email: capss@salvationarmy.org.au

   Follow us on Facebook: @capssmeltonwyndham

    

   1. • Service name

        Children and Parenting Support (CaPSS)

      • Service address

        38 Station Rd
        Melton Vic 3337
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      • Phone

        0409 608 551

      • Urgency levels

        Looking for Support, Looking for Information

   2. • Department name

        Children and Parenting Support (CaPSS)

      • Website

        https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/our-services/capss-specialist-parenting-programs/expression-of-interest-for-the-children-and-parenting-support-services/

      • Email

        capss@salvationarmy.org.au

      • Facebook

        https://www.facebook.com/capssmeltonwyndham

      • Last update

        12/12/2022

   1. • Service area

        Wyndham, Melton

      • Service hours

        Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm, plus some after-hours parenting programs.
        By appointment only - contact service directly
        Refer to website for details

      • Age group

        Maximum age 12 years

      • Additional age criteria

        Parents and/or carers who live in Melton or Wyndam area, who are parenting a child or children aged between 0-12 years and require parenting support are eligible for our free services.

      • Eligibility criteria

        You have children aged between 0-12 and live in an eligible target suburb (Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing, Laverton, Melton, Melton West, Melton South) and are not currently involved with child protection

      • Interpreters

        Yes

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

      • Costs

        No Costs

   2. • Languages (other than English)

        Yes

      • Disability access

        Yes, but requires booking in advance

      • Outreach

        Available upon special request

   More information for teachers, wellbeing staff and service professionals

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   1. • Participation length

        As Required

      • Participation type

        Voluntary
        CaPSS does not provide case management

      • Staff profile

        Qualified Staff

   2. • Who can refer

        Anyone

      • Referral mode

        Yes

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