The Village
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
In 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.