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Red Giraffe Guide

Red Giraffe Guide

Supporting Parents Of Children With Additional Needs To Build A Better Future For Their Child

Have you ever wondered?

How and where is my child going to live when I’m no longer around to protect them?

What will they do with their time when they leave school?

How will I be able to afford to give them the life I want for them? 

Have you ever wondered?

How and where is my child going to live when I’m no longer around to protect them? 

What will they do with their time when they leave school?

How will I be able to afford to give them the life I want for them? 

The Challenges…

Teaching them to do what they need to do to become more independent is difficult

The independence skills they need aren’t consistently being taught at school

After they leave school, we are not sure what’s next for them 

The amount of money we need for them to live semi or fully independently seems too high compared to what they will earn and what we will leave them 

Even if they did have the money, we don’t feel secure it won’t be wasted  

The Challenges…

Teaching them to do what they need to do to become more independent is difficult

The independence skills they need aren’t consistently being taught at school

After they leave school, we are not sure what’s next for them 

The amount of money we need for them to live semi or fully independently seems too high compared to what they will earn and what we will leave them 

Even if they did have the money, we don’t feel secure it won’t be wasted  

The Prize

 Them being able to care for themselves (with or without support) and live each day with dignity

 Them having a purpose to their day, whether paid or voluntary, so there is a point to their day (and this activity also gives them valuable human interaction)

 Them having the right financial plan so they will be able to afford a life and be protected against themselves

But the real prize is with this greater independence they get increased self-respect and pride in themselves. For us, it’s peace of mind and the knowledge that they will be less vulnerable because they have greater self-sufficiency. This destination is a better place to be. This makes the question of what happens when I’m no longer around seem less daunting, where there’s no longer a cliff edge but a bridge to their lives when we are no longer around.

The Prize

 Them being able to care for themselves (with or without support) and live each day with dignity

 Them having a purpose to their day, whether paid or voluntary, so there is a point to their day (and this activity also gives them valuable human interaction)

✔ Them having the right financial plan so they will be able to afford a life and be protected against themselves

But the real prize is with this greater independence they get increased self-respect and pride in themselves. For us, it’s peace of mind and the knowledge that they will be less vulnerable because they have greater self-sufficiency. This destination is a better place to be. This makes the question of what happens when I’m no longer around seem less daunting, where there’s no longer a cliff edge but a bridge to their lives when we are no longer around.

The Journey

You never start any journey without some idea of how to get there. The Red Giraffe Route Map™️ uses this concept, identifying four lines to navigate with your child to support them to reach their chosen destination.

A functional life has a safe place to live and the ability to look after ourselves, these are Daily Living skills – represented by the Green Line.

A rewarding life has a day filled with activity, a Purpose, rather than days spent looking for ways to fill in time to alleviate boredom – represented by the Orange Line.

A safe life has Financial Security, a plan that includes sources of income and ways to protect money if appropriate – represented by the Blue Line.

A happy life has people in it, maybe not every day, but meaningful interactions when needed, this is Relationships – represented by the Purple Line.

The Journey

You never start any journey without some idea of how to get there. The Red Giraffe Route Map™️ uses this concept, identifying four lines to navigate with your child to support them to reach their chosen destination.

A functional life has a safe place to live and the ability to look after ourselves, these are Daily Living skills – represented by the Green Line.

A rewarding life has a day filled with activity, a Purpose, rather than days spent looking for ways to fill in time to alleviate boredom – represented by the Orange Line.

A safe life has Financial Security, a plan that includes sources of income and ways to protect money if appropriate – represented by the Blue Line.

A happy life has people in it, maybe not every day, but meaningful interactions when needed, this is Relationships – represented by the Purple Line.

How We Can Help You

How We Can Help You

We offer Online Training and 1-1 Mentoring to support parents to help their children build the skills they need to live the life they deserve.

As parents we only want the best for our children and to know that they will be ok without us. We watch with fear and pride as they strive for more independence. We know that with greater independence their life options increase.

Building A Vision For
Your Child’s Future

If you’re ready to start thinking about putting into words what your child’s future needs to look like, then this course will help

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Building Independence Skills

This course will help you get your child doing more for themselves and developing the confidence to try new things

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1-1 Mentoring & Support

If you’re looking for extra support on your journey, then we offer 1-1 bespoke mentoring packages to help you plan the best route for you and your child

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info@redgiraffesolutions.com

ADDRESS

Concorde House,
18 Margaret Street
Brighton BN2 1TS

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This guide is aimed at children who may live semi or fully independently at some point in the future, but a lot of the principles will benefit children with more challenging needs. One of the key objectives we have as parents is to make our children feel better about themselves and build up their self-esteem and confidence.

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