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35% of school children in Newham claim free school meals

12 young people from Dost took part in the Refugee Week Alternative World Cup event and got to the quarter finals

Over 110 languages are spoken in Newham

41.3% of Newham residents are economically inactive

Newham has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country

33.6% of people in Newham of working age have no qualifications

Between March and July 2010, 58 Dost young people have successfully completed AQA qualifications

Newham has one of the youngest populations in England: 41% are under 25. It also has the highest birth rate

Trinity Centre provided services to 130 different groups last year

Direct Services

Our service model offers holistic psychosocial support tailored to the needs of each child.

We offer intensive and long-term support as well as brief targeted interventions

We provide advice, advocacy, therapeutic support, education and play

Our practice model is relationship-based, collaborative and culturally relevant.
We advocate in the child’s best interests and work closely with other professionals to develop a network of support around the child.

Advice, Advocacy and Therapeutic Support

Our advice, advocacy and therapeutic support offers one to one practical and emotional support and guidance from an independent named adult acting solely in the child’s best interests.

We advocate on behalf of children to enable them to access their full statutory rights and entitlements to education, social services support, housing, health care and treatment.

We enable children to navigate the asylum process, including access to legal representation, support through age assessments, appeals and detention.

We offer counselling, referral to specialist mental health services and support through treatment.

Following an initial needs assessment, Dost caseworkers meet regularly with children to prepare for meetings and accompany them to appointments, interviews, assessments and hearings. They offer appointments as well as a drop-in service and liaise with other professionals to bridge the gaps in services.

Education

Our education programme promotes access to education, training and employment.

We advocate for children and young people to access mainstream education as soon as possible.

We aim to improve educational achievement and raise educational and employment aspirations.

The programme is delivered through a combination of classes, workshops, creative projects and one to one educational and pastoral support enabling us to offer learning opportunities tailored to meet the specific needs of each young person.

Play

Our play and youth programme promotes inclusion and belonging by creating opportunities for developing and sustaining friendships and encouraging peer support.

Our accredited activities (AQA, Duke of Edinburgh, V-inspired) provide opportunities for personal and social development, learning new skills and participating in teamwork.

The programme is delivered through a combination of regular youth clubs, sports coaching, creative projects and residential trips.

Dost is a member of London Youth.

Referrals

We accept self-referrals and agency referrals for separated children subject to immigration control in the UK.

This includes unaccompanied asylum seeking children, victims of trafficking, children who are accompanied into the UK but become separated after arrival, and children in private fostering situations.

We accept new referrals for children from 11 – 17 and offer support up to 25.

To discuss a referral please contact Mekdes Alemayehu on 0208 472 8947 or download our referral form.

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I joined the Parenting Group at Trinity in January. I didn't know anyone else there and was a bit shy at first. Staff helped me get to know other mums and I now have lots of good friends who also bring their children. I like doing different things and look forward to coming every week and I know my baby learns things too.Trinity Children's Centre

I had triplets recently. At first it was really hard to cope with them, I couldn't get out of the house and had to have a triple buggy. Staff helped me find a nursery for my babies, and helped me apply for a childcare grant. They helped me learn how to manage. They're at nursery now and doing well and I feel I can handle them now though it's still hard sometimes. Trinity Children's Centre

I'm 19 and I came from Bangladesh a few years ago to live with my husband. I remember when I first came I was frightened and couldn't read or write. I met women like me in my English class and they helped me. With them, I learnt first to read and write, and now, I can use the internet and write emails. I love my English class because I learn things - being able to read, write and speak English but also I've made friends. Bayaan

I've been coming to the women's group for one year. My husband died recently, leaving me to take care of our young children. His family had taken my papers. I don't speak English and I didn't know what to do. Staff helped me and so did my friends from the centre. Now, I'm learning English and I have people who can help me. Bayaan

To get a good job, you need to read and write. My teacher helped me a lot and now I can help my children at school. I can do different jobs now and will be able to help my family.Adult Education

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