Seasons for Growth

About This Project

Seasons for Growth is a peer support programme for young people aged 5-18 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 5-18 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.

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 & South Taranaki please contact:
Coordinator: Tania Hanlon
P: 027 801 0633
E: central@seasonsfg.org.nz