Kate Middletontook another public step forward in her plan to help vulnerable kids and families.
The royal mom of three launched a new U.K. support line when she visited a charity that is central to her mission to aid kids from the earliest opportunity.
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She also viewed the “Family Monsters” campaign film that was produced to mark Family Action’s 150th anniversary. The campaign highlights the hidden “monsters” that many families face, including debt, addiction, lack of time together, relationship issues and mental health issues.
In November, Kate visited University College London, where she toured aneuroscience research unitto understand how science can help frame the approach to early years. Eamon McCrory, co-director of the Developmental Risk and Resilience Unit, praised her “extraordinary” level of interest.
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Her hope for early intervention to help youngsters has been at the heart of Kate’s work on addiction, mental health and young people’s well-being.
Family Action works directly with vulnerable children and families through some 150 local and national services, as well as supporting professionals and organizations through training and consultancy. Their new FamilyLine uses a network of volunteers from across the country to support parents and caregivers virtually through telephone calls, email and text messaging.
Meanwhile, husbandPrince Williamis in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. He will take part in a conversation with English broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough on Tuesday before joining a group of panelists, including New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, discussion on mental health Wednesday.
source: people.com
