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Good Practice: How the CoreKids project is helping families affected by substance misuse

Since its creation in 2003, CoreKids has proven to be an invaluable resource for parents struggling with substance misuse.

Project CoreKids

Funding £120,000 a year in grants and donations. Funders have included The Pilgrim Trust, Tudor Trust, City Bridge Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, John Lyons Charity and St John Southworth Fund. HertSpeak was awarded £76,000 a year for three years by Comic Relief

Purpose To support families affected by substance misuse

Background Parental substance abuse can cause significant harm to children and families as a whole, which is why the Core Trust established the CoreKids scheme in 2003.

The scheme, now part of the Westminster Drug Project, aims to ensure children's safety and wellbeing, help adults to be more effective parents and improve family relationships.

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