Building Young People's Villages Through Communication with Families

Описание: Learn how youthworkers and youth organisations can build good communication with young people’s support systems at home, with parents and families, through communications methods and approaches.

These can range from:

Regular, inclusive communications using whatsapp
Remembering important dates and occasions
Using translator apps and AI to overcome language barriers
Recognising how young people and their parents communicate differently - and the importance of overcoming not only the generational divide but the cultural one of being raised in a different country than their parents grew up in.

How young people and parents value learning about and experiencing their children’s successes and progress – not just communication when things have gone wrong

Understanding how parents value getting insights from youth workers on how they can support their child better.

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Why Family Engagement in Youth Work Matters

Youth work provides essential opportunities for young people to:

✅ Develop life skills and build confidence
✅ Create safe spaces for play and social connection
✅ Shape their communities
✅ Access enriching activities they might not otherwise afford

Especially crucial for:

Young people from migrant families
Children with fewer opportunities
Communities with limited extracurricular options

WONDER Foundation's Groundbreaking Research

Our two-year research study revealed critical insights about youth work and family engagement:

📊 Key Findings:

84% of youth workers engage with families of young people in their programs

This vital family work is unmeasured, invisible, and unfunded

Youth workers receive no formal training for family engagement

Migrant parents value youth work but often don't understand how to engage

Young people report that youth worker support for family relationships is powerful

The Gap We're Addressing

Youth workers are passionate about helping young people flourish, delivering projects informed by lived experiences and aspirations. However, they often lack:

Resources for effective family engagement
Strategic approaches to work with migrant families
Training and support for family-centered work
Recognition and funding for this essential aspect of youth work
Supporting Migrant Families Through Youth Work
Migrant parents face unique challenges:
Youth work concepts may be completely unfamiliar
Cultural differences in understanding youth programs
Uncertainty about how to best support their children's participation
Need for guidance on navigating UK youth services

Get Involved: Supporting Young People from Migrant Families

Are you a youth worker, organization, or community group working with migrant communities?

Partner with WONDER Foundation to ensure every young person from a migrant family maximizes the benefits of youth work.

📧 Contact us: [email protected]

Thank you to our funder, Sir Halley Stewart

These videos have been made by the WONDER Foundation, and funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. The views expressed within this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Trust.

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