Apna
Apna South
Since 1992, Barnardos Apna project offers a wide range of support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) families who have special needs children living in Glasgow.
Our aim is to enhance the quality of life for a significant number of children and young people, by improving the access local BME community currently have to existing services in the city – by being instrumental in changing existing provision and creating new ones which are responsive to cultural needs and by ensuring that BME children and young people who have special needs have the opportunity to take part in social and leisure activities.
The current practice within the project is based on the recommendations suggested by a number of studies looking into the needs of the BME families, e.g. listening carefully and asking sensible questions in relation to family life in order to provide appropriate support. We also recognise that there is considerable diversity of family forms within BME communities. Our practice reflects this rather than relying on simplistic accounts of cultural practices, values and norms. We are also aware of greater isolation and disadvantages faced by these families. We address such issues by having a better understanding of the individual family and empowering them to face the challenges as well as make sure that they get appropriate support.
Apna North
Apna North has been running since November 2006 and replicate some of the services provided at Apna South.
Our aim is to provide support to children and young people with disabilities and their families from the BME community living in the City of Glasgow.
Service Outcomes
- Children and young people enjoy physical and emotional health
- Children and young people have a positive family life
- Children and young people have a social and economic stake in society
- Children and young peopleare safe from harm.
- Children and young people have opportunities to learn, enjoy and achieve.
- Children and young people belong and contribute to their community.
