What is My Child and Me?

My Child and Me is a free, Black-led parenting programme that provides culturally rooted support for Black and migrant families in London. We focus on mental health, resilience, and community building.

Who can access your services?

Our services are designed for Black and migrant families in London, particularly those facing challenges related to poverty, racism, and health inequality. All our programmes are free to access.

What makes your approach culturally sensitive?

As a Black-led organisation rooted in Southwark's marginalised communities, we understand the unique challenges faced by Black and migrant families. Our approach incorporates cultural understanding and addresses systemic barriers.

How many families do you support?

We support over 3,000 beneficiaries each year and have been helping families since 2010. Last year alone, we directly supported 95 parents through our programmes.

A Black-Led Organisation Rooted in Community

Parent Skills 2 Go is a Black-led organisation, rooted in Southwark's marginalised communities. We help low-income families overcome the barriers of poverty, racism and health inequality through our compassionate, culturally sensitive approach.

3,000+

Beneficiaries Each Year

2010

Established by Parents for Parents

Parents Supported Last Year

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Our Purpose

Supporting Marginalised Families

Our Mission

To encourage and provide support services and activities for parents and carers of young children. We provide training programmes for families and communities that build and develop their skills in the home, community, and workplace.

Our Approach

We work in partnership with service providers to increase engagement and participation in services. Our strength lies in our community-led approach, providing a compassionate, culturally sensitive space for families facing extreme poverty and racial inequality.

Our Impact

We deliver volunteer-led workshops, training, activities, and events through cultural lenses to over 3,000 beneficiaries each year, nearly all of whom are migrants. We train past beneficiaries to take on more responsibility within our organisation, embedding lived experience in our approach.

Parents and children from marginalised communities in a supportive community setting at My Child and Me programme

"My Child and Me provides early intervention support to increase parents' understanding of their children's mental health. We have evidenced the difference it makes at improving parents' understanding and showing them how to manage it within a family setting. We are grounded in our local community, responsive to need and willing to adapt accordingly."

Addressing Critical Mental Health Needs

Southwark is home to the country's largest Black African and Caribbean population, with increasing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers. An estimated 8,850 children aged 5-17 in Southwark need treatment for mental health disorders, but only a minority receive it.

Proven Impact

Last year's evaluation showed parents' understanding of mental health more than doubled from 2.8 to over 5.6 out of 10.

Cultural Competency

We provide culturally-competent care that enhances communication and trust, delivered by practitioners from marginalised communities.

Early Intervention

We work with parents of children aged 4 and over, before common mental illnesses begin to develop, preventing more severe conditions.

Breaking Barriers

We serve as a crucial first step for the most deprived families in Southwark, breaking down cultural barriers to mental health support.

Early Intervention Matters

Supporting parents before mental health issues escalate, creating lasting change for families and communities.

Our Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team of experienced leaders and practitioners, all mothers from marginalised communities, bring decades of expertise in community education, healthcare, and family support.

Margaret Taribo

Executive Director

MA in Professional, Community Education and Development. NatWest WISE100 2024 top 100 Women in Social Enterprise.

Kemi Adejumo

Project Lead

Qualified accountant with over 10 years financial experience in the charity sector. Coach and mentor.

Eliyo Ajiboye

Facilitator & Lawyer

Founder of Wisdom Tree Limited. Developed programmes to support vulnerable children at risk of exclusion.

Barbara Kombe

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Health Visitor and Clinical Neurodevelopment Nurse. Specialist in children with complex health needs and SEND.

Margaret Taribo

Executive Director

MA in Professional, Community Education and Development. NatWest WISE100 2024 top 100 Women in Social Enterprise.

Kemi Adejumo

Project Lead

Qualified accountant with over 10 years financial experience in the charity sector. Coach and mentor.

Eliyo Ajiboye

Facilitator & Lawyer

Founder of Wisdom Tree Limited. Developed programmes to support vulnerable children at risk of exclusion.

Barbara Kombe

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Health Visitor and Clinical Neurodevelopment Nurse. Specialist in children with complex health needs and SEND.

Our Core Values

These principles guide our work with marginalised families and communities, ensuring we provide culturally competent, evidence-based support.

Community

We are grounded in our local community, responsive to need and willing to adapt accordingly.

Cultural Sensitivity

We provide a compassionate, culturally sensitive space that understands the unique challenges faced by marginalised families.

Lived Experience

We embed lived experience in our approach, training past beneficiaries to take on leadership roles within our organisation.

Early Intervention

We believe in addressing issues at the earliest possible stage to prevent more severe conditions developing.

Evidence-Based

We continuously evaluate our programmes and adapt based on feedback to ensure meaningful impact on participants.

Inclusive Support

We remove barriers to participation, providing crèche facilities, interpreters, and wraparound support when needed.