Lou's Place now has a meeting place for mums and their kids

Our new location has allowed Lou’s Place to offer space for mothers who have had children taken away and placed in out of home care. It's a warm and welcoming room for their supervised visits with their children who are in out of home care. Many mums that we work with don't have a suitable space to meet with their kids. As a result, they spend limited time together in the local Department of Communities and Justice office. This can be traumatizing, and many mums comment that this environment restricts their ability to bond with their kids. 

Mothers feel comfortable in the safe and familiar meeting place at Lou's, with access to age-appropriate toys, books, games and activities. They are provided with emotional support before and after contact.  They're also able to seek parenting advice prior to contact with their children and reflect on this after spending time with them. We're thrilled that we're now able to offer this comfortable and safe space for our mothers.