About
Every new parent needs someone to reach out to. The Village is a friendly online community for parents with care experience, supporting those with children aged 0-5 years.
Created by and for new parents and parents-to-be, in partnership with Care Visions, Early Years Scotland, and Scottish Attachment in Action, with support from The Promise Scotland, The Village offers a safe space for parents to find a listening ear and access valuable resources. Watch our video below to learn more.
Welcome to The Village by Amanda Isaac
n The Village, parents connect through social media, online groups, and occasional in- person meet-ups. The community offers peer mentoring, reassurance, and friendly conversation, providing both emotional support and practical advice.
What is offered:
• A friendly listening ear and a safe space to ask questions or reach out to others
• Occasional in-person meet-ups
• Freebies, including data packages, hospital packs, sensory packs, and prize draws
• Parenting hints and tips
• Help with accessing benefits, rights, and advocacy
• The opportunity to give and receive support through peer mentoring
Why join:
• Parents or parents-to-be can join on their own—no referral is needed
• Parents decide what support they’d like—no assessments required
• Confidentiality is guaranteed—individual records are not kept unless there are serious concerns about one’s welfare or someone else’s
Getting involved is easy! Simply follow us on social media @TheVillageScotland and send us a message, and we’ll be in touch. You can also email us at hello@whynottrust.org or fill out our expression of interest form here, and a member of our team will reach out to you.