EPEC Manchester – Being a Parent groups

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) offers peer-led universal parenting courses for all parents and carers with children aged 1 to 3.

A groups of parents with toddlers sat on the floor in a community hall with toys
Areas we serve Across 4 Manchester postcodes - M22, M23 (served by Crossacres Family Hub), M18, M19 (served by Gorton Sacred Heart Family Hub)
Who can access this service Any parent, carer, grandparent, foster carers
Availability Self-referral
Professional referrals
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About this service

We support parents of children from 12 months to 3 years through the amazing, but sometimes difficult, journey of parenting, using an evidenced-based programme led by parents, for parents. Learn some helpful parenting techniques on how to manage challenging behaviours with like-minded parents. See how important it is to look after yourself and get the support to do so.

More Information

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Family Actions' EPEC Manchester has been decommissioned by Manchester City Council due to funding cuts. This is not the update we wanted to give, and we know many families, volunteers and partners will be disappointed by this news. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of EPEC Manchester over the past 2 years. We are especially grateful to all the parents who attended our Being a Parent groups, shared their experiences and supported one another along the way.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing parent volunteers. By giving your time, completing the training and delivering our peer-led programmes, you have helped make a real difference to families across Manchester. Your kindness, commitment and willingness to support other parents have been at the heart of everything EPEC has achieved.

We would also like to thank all the organisations, partners and supporters who worked alongside us and believed in the power of parents supporting parents.

Together, we have helped build confidence, reduce isolation and create supportive communities for families. While the service is coming to an end, the friendships, skills and positive impact created through EPEC Manchester will continue.

We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and grateful to every person who has played a part in the EPEC Manchester story.

Thank you for your support, trust and dedication over the years. We couldn't have done it without you.

❤️ With gratitude,

The EPEC Manchester Team

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