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What is IFSS?
IFSS is a voluntary service where our workers support families by providing supports and resources to build family strength, resilience and capacity with the desire to assist families to achieve their goals and meet their needs with the hope for better outcomes for children.
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Integrated Family Support Services
What is IFSS?
Glenhaven Family Care is a member of the Integrated Family Support Service Alliances in the North and North West of Tasmania. Glenhaven Family Care has family support workers located in Launceston, Ulverstone, Devonport and Kentish.
Referal details are below
Support to families may include:
• home visits
• the provision of information & advice
• counselling
• advocacy
• links to community & other services
• supported referral
• building family resilience
• facilitation of family meetings
• skills development
• strengthening relationships
• education
Referral can be made through the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123 or at the link below.
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North West Office
Camp Clayton Facility
41 Clayton Rd, Ulverstone, Tas 7315
Northern Office
Door of Hope Complex
Glen Dhu Street, South Launceston 7249
Kentish House
16-18 Station Street, Sheffield 7306
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