Spark the Dream thriving children and flourishing families

Looking after kids can be hard; even though we want to do the best for our kids sometimes family relationships can go wrong, parents can lose their way and kids get hurt.

Jigsaw is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the wellbeing of all New Zealand children and their families. The diverse group of independent, community-based social service agencies that make up the Jigsaw network advocate against all forms of child abuse, neglect, and family violence, and provide support to families so they can raise their children in safe and nurturing ways.

Jigsaw supports Police zero tolerance policy towards domestic violence
(media release 15 April 2013)

The Salvation Army report She'll be Right: State of the Nation 2013 (released 13 February 2013) calls for effective leadership and vision to address New Zealand's areas of serious social need and to create a better society for our children and grandchildren.

Read our Annual Report Our Annual Report for the period to 30 June 2012 is available as a pdf download (4.2 MB).

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If you suspect child abuse or neglect, or are worried about a child or young person, you can call these numbers anytime:

Child, Youth and Family Freephone: 0508 326 459
Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450

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Viewpoint

How Can You Help? is a new booklet about how to help people in family violence situations. It's based on research by the It's Not Ok Campaign which identified what kind of helping works best.

Campaign Manager Trish Green said, "We found that the way help is offered is often the most important thing: not judging, offering support not advice, encouraging people rather than telling them what they should do."

If you're worried about children or other family members but not sure if you should get involved or what action you should take, this booklet has clear advice and suggestions.

Download the booklet or visit the It's Not Okay Campaign website.

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