In 2009, Claire and Matthew arrived at Tessa Baring House (then Number 46) with their two young sons, Alfie (18 months) and Harry (3 months). Both had faced significant challenges, Claire had experienced domestic violence in her previous relationship, leading to her...

When Wayne was referred to the Caring Dads programme, he was at crisis point. Struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, grieving the recent loss of his mother and facing the repercussions of domestic violence within the home. His two young children were placed in...

At 14 years old, Leanne* found out she was pregnant.  “I felt blank. Probably in denial,” she said. While she wasn’t worried about what others would think, she felt sad for her unborn daughter, knowing the father didn’t want to be involved. “I started thinking about...