Befriending is a more informal form of support. It’s provided by family support workers who are trained and supervised by The Maypole Project to help families who need to “let off steam”, often over a cup of tea.
The following is the story from children in a family who have received home visits over a period of several years:
Aisling was born with multiple organ abnormalities and has had a successful kidney transplant. The family have had the support of a Maypole Project key worker since her birth.
Her sister Niamh, also with disabilities from Arnold Chiara Malformation says:
‘What would happen if there was no Maypole for families – where would families get support? It helps my Mum to stay calm and cope with us. We need Mum strong because we are hard work.’
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