Seasons for Growth

About This Project

Seasons for Growth is a peer support programme for young people aged 6-18 who are suffering grief and loss. BAF delivers these programmes across Taranaki and within the Waikato region.

Seasons for Growth is a peer support programme for young people aged 6-18 who are suffering grief and loss through death or life threatening illness of a parent or close relative; separation or divorce of parents; long-term imprisonment of a parent or close family member; long-term placement with foster parents; migration or other circumstances.

Support is provided in small, age-appropriate groups of young people who work alongside two volunteer adult companions. Each volunteer is police checked and undertakes a rigorous training programme prior to supporting young people. The programme runs for nine weekly sessions and guides young people along a structured journey to explore feelings and develop sustainable coping strategies for grief and loss.

Our Taranaki programmes operate in New Plymouth, North/Central Taranaki and South Taranaki.  If you are interested in this programme please see our contact information below.

We gratefully acknowledge funding from the TOI Foundation, Lottery Community, the Taranaki Electricity Trust, the Tindall Foundation, New Plymouth District Council and South Taranaki District Council.

For programmes in New Plymouth & North Taranaki please contact:

Coordinator: Judy Wood
P: 027 703 3769
E: newplymouth@seasonsfg.org.nz

For programmes in Central Taranaki please contact:
Coordinator: Heather Ternouth
P: 027 801 0633
E: central@seasonsfg.org.nz

For programmes in South Taranaki please contact:
Coordinator: Angela Kehely
P: 027 280 3085
E: south@seasonsfg.org.nz