What do you do?
I manage The Children's Society's Stars programme, an initiative targeting children whose parents misuse drugs or alcohol. There are two parts to it: Stars Nottingham and a national programme providing information and support for practitioners working with children and families. We have just received funding from Comic Relief and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
How did you get involved?
I worked with vulnerable children in London for 15 years but was looking to move back to Lincoln. I was after a quieter life but, ironically, with this job it's more hectic than ever. However, it strikes a chord with me and I feel very passionate about it.
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