When my partner and I had an unsought pregnancy, it was the beginning of a long journey. That journey convinced me that dads have a powerful role to play in helping their partners meet pregnancy and the circumstances of life. Lauren and I were best friends. We’d tried a few business partnerships, trying to get… Read more »

One life skill that’s vital for this transition is cooking. Working with a volunteer from the charity IMPACT, the Crawley Life House tenants receive cooking sessions. These sessions help the clients to: Learn new skills, and build confidence in growing outside their comfort zone. Try new foods, adapt meals, and cook homemade meals. Build confidence,… Read more »

In March, the Littlehampton Life House was awarded £1,000 from Tesco Bags to run a Life Skills programme in the House. The aim is to benefit the women and children living in the House, increasing positive mental health and well-being. It also helps get them ready to transition to independent living with their child. The… Read more »

A courageous decision Yvette* is 19 years old. She was living with her family until it wasn’t suitable for her and her child anymore. Making the decision to leave her family home was just the start of her journey with her child. Following her acceptance into the Life House, Yvette was faced with a mixture… Read more »

Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” In our Life Houses, women transform and change their lives. Mia* was 19 years old when she moved into a Life House. She had a one-year-old… Read more »