Worcestershire charity, Becoming Families, is expanding its support services to be even more inclusive thanks to a Public Health grant from Worcestershire County Council.
Focused on boosting wellbeing in the vital days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the grant funding is enabling the charity to respond directly to gaps identified within the community.
Co-founder and Service Lead Jo Lederer shared her excitement after a six-week consultation involving nearly 40 respondents. “It’s been absolutely brilliant,” she said. “We have a clear idea of how families would like services to be delivered and will work on that over the next few weeks.”
One standout initiative is a new support group being shaped by and for lesbian mothers. This approach ensures that lesbian couples, whose experiences may differ from heterosexual families, have access to tailored resources and a strong community voice.
Beyond LGBTQ+ inclusion, the grant money will also support:
- A postnatal wellbeing online course to improve mental health literacy
- Dadwise, a dedicated support group for fathers
- Ongoing consultation and co-production with single-sex couples
Serving around 300 families annually, Becoming Families remains deeply rooted in community feedback, determined to make every family feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
For more information on the service please visit: Becoming Families Pregnancy and Postnatal Services
