Strengthening children. Supporting families. Empowering schools.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering for a charity like Catholic Care is a great thing to do.
There are so many advantages – not just for us and the people we support, but for you, too!
Our Purpose
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering for a charity like Catholic Care is a great thing to do.
There are so many advantages – not just for us and the people we support, but for you, too!
We exist to strengthen the foundations around children’s lives by:
- Promoting emotional wellbeing in schools
- Supporting families to build stronger relationships
- Strengthening staff confidence and resilience
- Providing early help before difficulties escalate
- Ensuring safe and effective safeguarding practice
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in:
Relational
Practice
Building trust through consistency, connection and presence
Trauma-Informed Practice
Understanding how experiences shape behaviour and emotions
Early
Intervention
Supporting children at the earliest point of need
Resilience
Building
Strengthening protective factors for long-term wellbeing
Systemic
Working
Supporting the child within their family, school and wider community
@catholic.care For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , we asked some of the children we support what helps their wellbeing. 💛 From talking to trusted adults, to learning calming techniques, to practicing kindness towards themselves - these small steps can make a big difference. Our Schools, Children and Family Wellbeing Service has created a short animated film, ‘Children’s Mental Health: Looking After Our Wellbeing’, which aims to help children understand mental health, emotions and where they can go for #support. To watch the short film, visit our YouTube channel @ Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) 👀 or copy the link below: https://youtu.be/G3drofTAaZM?feature=shared If you’d like to learn more about our therapeutic support to children, young people and their families in schools settings, visit our website 👉🏼 www.catholic-care.org.uk #supportingyoungpeople #catholiccare #fyp ♬ original sound - Catholic Care
Children, Young People & Families
We provide tailored support for emotional, behavioural and social needs, including:
- One-to-one therapeutic social work support
- Bereavement, trauma and loss support
- Anxiety, low mood and emotional regulation work
- Support with family separation and relationship difficulties
- Self-harm and emotional distress support
- Health-related emotional wellbeing needs
Therapeutic Interventions
Therapeutic Life Story Work
Drawing and Talking Therapy
Small Group Work (up to 6 children)
Including themes such as:
- Anxiety and worry
- Bereavement and loss
- Friendship and relationships
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Transitions
Safer Together Workshops (KS1–KS2)
Whole-class healthy relationship workshops exploring safety, respect, emotions and help-seeking.
Support for Parents & Carers
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering for a charity like Catholic Care is a great thing to do.
There are so many advantages – not just for us and the people we support, but for you, too!
Connective Parenting
One-to-one home-based coaching helps parents understand behaviour, strengthen attachment, and support emotional regulation.
Parenting Groups & Workshops
Supportive group sessions covering:
- Child development
- Attachment and relationships
- Emotional wellbeing
- Building resilience
The Bridge (Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support)
A dedicated intervention supporting children struggling to attend school, strengthening emotional wellbeing and rebuilding connection between home and school.
Support for Schools & Professionals
Supervision for Staff
Reflective, supportive sessions to help staff manage emotional demands, safeguarding work, and complex cases.
Complex Case Consultation
Multi-agency-style consultation to support planning for children and families with complex needs.
Training for Schools
- Trauma-informed practice
- Attachment and relationships
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Safeguarding
- PACE communication
- Resilience and wellbeing strategies
Crisis Support
Support for schools following critical incidents, offering guidance, staff support, and therapeutic intervention where needed.
Educational Psychology Service
Educational Psychologists support children and young people with additional or special educational needs by understanding how they learn, develop, and manage emotions and behaviour. They work with:
Children and families
School staff
Multi-agency partners
Our Service Includes:
Observation and assessment in school settings
Consultation with parents and staff
Advice on learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Detailed written reports
HCPC-regulated professionals
School-Based Counselling Service
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering for a charity like Catholic Care is a great thing to do.
There are so many advantages – not just for us and the people we support, but for you, too!
We provide counselling for children and young people in school to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our counsellors are BACP-registered and experienced in supporting:
- Anxiety and low mood
- Trauma and emotional distress
- Self-harm and risk-related concerns
- Waiting list support for CAMHS
What Families Say
“The care, advice and support was outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for better support for our family.”
“The social worker helped my daughter enormously after bereavement. We are very grateful.”
“My child has grown in confidence and is now flourishing again.”
“The support helped my child manage anxiety with strategies tailored to her needs.”
Find Out How Catholic Care Can Help
We want everyone to reach their own potential, and we’ll provide practical and emotional support to help them get there.