CHiP (Children’s Inclusion Project)

What is CHiP?

CHiP is a scheme for children aged 8-12 years of age who are at risk of offending or becoming further involved in offending or anti-social behaviour.

CHiP supports and works together with you, your child and other agencies to identify, address and reduce the risk factors involved in your child’s behaviour.

We do this by:

• listening and supporting
• working with you and your child to identify the difficulties you are experiencing
• agreeing an action plan to address identified difficulties
• working with your child to make positive choices.

What is the mentoring scheme?

The scheme offers young people up to the age of 18 the opportunity to have a carefully matched mentor to provide individual support.

The mentor will work together with the young person to encourage change, with the aim of reducing the risk of becoming involved or further involved in offending or anti-social behaviour.

What does a mentor do?

Mentors are individuals who have been trained to work with young people to build on existing strengths and to identify positive ways forward.

They will:

• work together with the young person and family to identify the support networks available
• to address the needs of the young person
• provide the young person with continual one to one support through a jointly agreed plan of action
• encourage and develop skills and interests through accessing existing community, leisure and educational facilities.

Frequently asked questions

CHiP (8-12 years)

Who can refer into the CHiP Service (8-12 years)?

Any agency can refer into the CHiP service as long as they receive parental consent. If a parent would like to refer their child they must contact an agency i.e. school, GP, youth worker to make the referral.

How long does a child have to access the CHiP Service?

This will depend on what behavioural issues the child is displaying. The CHiP programme is for 3 months, however if a child still requires some support after the 3 months then CHiP can refer into our sister project CHiP mentoring.

How can I find out more about the CHiP Service?

Contact the service on (01639) 620771 and speak to one of our experienced staff.

CHiP mentoring

Who can refer into CHiP Mentoring Service?

CHiP mentoring can only accept referrals from the following:

•8-12 year olds can only be referred by CHiP project workers

•12-18 year olds can only be referred by specific agencies - please call for further information.

How long does a child/young person access the CHiP Mentoring Service?

The child/young person can access the CHiP Mentoring service for up to 12 months.

How can I become a mentor on the project?

If you are interested in becoming a mentor to support young people please call (01639) 620771.