Capacity update as of 07/10/2022 - We are currently accepting referrals for support across Fife. 

Barnardo’s Scotland is providing support to children and families who arrive in Fife and across Scotland as a result of the war in Ukraine

We fully understand that families fleeing Ukraine are likely to have experienced significant trauma and have limited resources, which in combination make them highly vulnerable. Barnardo’s Scotland has established a Scotland wide Welcome service comprising of an Operational Manager, 7 Project Worker staff and a flexible bank of As and When staff to further support areas of particular need.

Where a need for a key worker has been identified, we can offer:

• Ongoing safeguarding monitoring
• Community integration – including access to education, schools, and local services
• Support with registration with GP and medical services
• Information about money, benefits, employment
• A source of support for both Ukrainian families and host families
• Emotional support to help reduce the impact of trauma