**The POD – Family Support Service**
**What We Offer:**
The POD is a drop-in service designed for families with children residing in temporary or emergency accommodation. Every Friday during term time, families can access a safe and welcoming environment to meet, relax, and enjoy playtime.
**Service Details:**
- **Operating Hours:** Fridays, 10 AM to 1 PM (term time only)
- **Location:** [Insert address or postcode]
- **Eligibility:** Open to families with children living in temporary or emergency accommodation.
**Key Services Provided:**
- Parental support and a relaxing environment with refreshments
- Access to a range of services, including:
- Income and benefits advice
- Financial guidance
- Children’s health advice from the Health Visiting team
- Domestic abuse support
- Social prescribing to combat isolation
- One-on-one support from link workers
**How to Engage:**
Families are invited to drop in during our operating hours. No prior booking is necessary. For more information, please contact us at [Insert phone number] or [Insert email address].
Join us at The POD for support and community connections!
Categories:
Affordable housing
Children's centres
Hostels and emergency accommodation
Housing advice
Housing legal advice
Support with housing
Service access criteria:
Families with children living in the London Borough of Sutton.
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Waiting list (weeks):
0
children centre, temporary accommodation, POD