Our Mission
At Rising Ohanas, our mission is to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where young people, parents and families feel valued, understood and supported.
We recognise that every family has its own story, experiences and challenges. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect, without fear of judgement.
Through our trauma-informed approach, practical guidance and emotional wellbeing support, we work alongside individuals and families to build confidence, recognise their strengths and overcome barriers.
We believe in reaching families early, before challenges become crises. Whether someone is preparing for parenthood, adjusting to life with a new baby, or finding their way as a young person, we want them to know that support is available and that asking for help is a sign of strength.
Our team brings together experience in social work, counselling, education, early years and special educational needs. Some of us also have lived experience of the challenges the families we support may face. This helps us understand not only what support is needed, but how it feels to ask for it.
We work in partnership with local authorities, NHS services, schools and community organisations, so that families are connected to the right help and no one falls between services.
Our commitment is to empower families, strengthen relationships and ensure that no one feels they have to face life’s challenges alone.
Our Aim
We believe every individual and family deserves access to the right support, regardless of their background, culture, religion, ethnicity or individual circumstances.
We understand that navigating services, understanding a child's needs or finding the right support can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly for families with neurodivergent or additional learning needs.
Our aim is to bridge those gaps by providing guidance, advocacy and practical support, helping parents and carers better understand their children's individual needs and feel confident in meeting them.
Support young people and parents aged 16 to 28, including during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby.
Help parents build confidence, positive bonds and everyday parenting skills.
Support families with neurodivergent, learning or additional needs to understand and access the services available to them.
Promote emotional wellbeing and reduce the isolation many parents and young people experience.
Make it easy for individuals and families to reach our services directly, without needing a referral, and guide them through each step so they never feel alone in asking for help.
Offer creative, wellbeing and community activities that help families stay connected.
Create opportunities for people we have supported to share their experience and support others, including through peer mentoring.
We work alongside families, recognising their strengths, listening to their experiences and helping them access the services and opportunities available to them.
Above all, we believe that no family should feel excluded, overlooked or left to navigate challenges on their own.