Family Works work with families to make positive and lasting differences in their lives – working toward a goal that New Zealand becomes the best place in the world to raise children.Based in 11 centres and over 50 schools in the Upper North Island, Family Works Northern staff offer solutions for families who are facing challenges such as family violence and other forms of abuse, parenting and step-parenting challenges, and grief and loss.All our programmes and services aim to:• overcome the effects of abuse• overcome problematic behaviour• develop parenting skills• strengthen family relationships• help children and young people make positive changes• increase confidence and self-esteem• empower families to develop own resources