The Children's Centre develops, manages and pioneers a variety of community initiatives and services aimed at enabling children, young people and families to realise their full potential. It is an independent Manx charity undertaking its own projects and working with others.
The vision of The Children's Centre is to put children, young people and families first and by doing so make the Isle of Man a safe and progressive community - one of the best environments in the world to be born, raised and live.
The Children's Centre works directly with over 1,000 children, young people and families each week. It runs 15 vital services across the Island each working to address a different recognised need.
For children and young people it offers childcare, play, adventure activities, learning opportunities, residential care and support services to enable them to realise their full potential for the future.
For families it offers support to parents from pregnancy through to dealing with the teenage years. Often little attention is paid to preparing people for this vital role. A first class service is provided that offers practical advice on a wide range of issues such as: divorce; contact; child behaviour and budgeting, whilst at the same time offering a helping hand and the opportunity to meet other parents.
Safe and progressive communities give everyone the freedom to flourish and are vital to the wellbeing of children and their families. The Children's Centre's work in communities through the Isle of Man aims to ensure that the needs of all children, young people and families are put first, regardless of where they live.
To find out more about The Children's Centre and its work go to www.thechildrenscentre.org.im
