How We Help
In the five years we have been based in Hamilton, we have formed working partnerships with 27 local organisations, businesses and local authorities including South Lanarkshire Social Services, Glasgow Social Services, NHS Community Partnership, South Lanarkshire Council and local schools, nurseries, and childcare providers.
We receive referrals from our partner agencies meaning the families most in need have the choice to use our service. Our holistic approach is proving particularly popular with the hardest to reach families and we provide a bridge between families and social services by offering advocacy services and a neutral space for multi-agency meetings.
Our aim is to improve family circumstances by offering wrap around care for the whole family, providing the tools needed to succeed, enabling families rather than creating dependencies. We can respond to immediate needs of food, warmth and companionship but also offer strategic support to improve long term circumstances.
Our Mission
Helping Families Like Us
Juniors Play Cafe has provided a safe space for over 300 families in the area, offering play areas, book clubs, and free meals.
It was established with the objective of providing a support service for families, in particular single parent families and unemployed parents.
Providing help and advice wherever necessary and to provide training and education to single parent families and unemployed parents to increase their employability.
24%
Hamilton residents living in poverty
1,200+
Average visitors a month to Juniors
We're here to help
What Makes Us Different
Hot meals and warm food
No money required, no questions asked.
Counselling and Support
We have in-house counselling and access to a CBT therapist.
Book club and other activities
A fun environment for all members of the family to take a break.
Community market and trading
Bring your kids' old clothes and swap them out for something else.
