About Us
A playcafe with a difference
At first glance, Juniors may appear like any other play centre, filled with laughter, excitement, and children having a great time. But what sets us apart is our commitment to providing a safe and inclusive space for families in need. We believe that every family deserves support and the opportunity to enjoy the simple joys of childhood, regardless of their circumstances.
One unique aspect of Juniors is our referral program through our 26 local partnered organisations such as social work, NHS, Woman’s Aid, Food Banks and many more. Families who are referred to us have the opportunity to use our services completely free of charge. We understand that financial constraints can often prevent families from accessing the support they need, and we want to remove any stigma or barriers associated with seeking help. By offering our services discreetly and confidentially, we aim to create an environment where all families feel comfortable and welcome.
That offers:
☑️ Child Milestone Sessions
☑️ Exclusive ASN Play Sessions
☑️ Book Bug
☑️ Swap Shop
☑️ Community Larder
☑️ In House Support
☑️ Benefit and Money Management
☑️ Walk & Talk
☑️ Talk, Learn, Do
About Families Like Us
Confidentiality & Stigma-Free Support
Supporting Contact Visits
In addition to providing a welcoming play cafe setting for families, our center is also utilized by social workers for contact visits. We recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening family bonds, even in challenging circumstances. Through our safe and supervised environment, families can enjoy contact visits that promote healthy relationships and positive interactions.
240,000 Children Living in Scotland are Living in Poverty
Ensuring that children have access to regular and nutritious meals has numerous benefits for their overall well-being and development.
Here are some of the key benefits:
Physical Health
Cognitive Development
Emotional Well-being
Social Interaction
Healthy Habits
Overall, ensuring that children are well-fed not only addresses their immediate nutritional needs but also has a long-lasting impact on their physical health, cognitive development, emotional well-being, social interactions, and future habits. It is essential for creating a strong foundation for their overall growth and success.
Kindness Range
Profits are exchange for food vouchers distributed out by Registered Family Services (social work & charities)
Parent goes shopping filled with dignity and feeling the same as every other parent out there
Parent teaches themselves how to cook by following our step by step videos
Kids get nutritiously fed
Whatever money is saved from using our vouchers and menu cards can go towards whatever that family needs to get them out of the poverty cycle (new school shoes , heating etc)
How do the food vouchers work?
The idea behind the Kindness Range is that families who are living in poverty, receive the vouchers AND access to our on line portal, where they will find easy to do and nutritious recipes, created by The Scottish Food Development Initiative along with a shopping list
Parents choose their meals and follow the shopping lists, using the vouchers that have been donated to buy the ingredients
The money that they then save, goes towards, heating, new school shoes or whatever the family needs!
