What is klasp?
Klasp is a kith & kids project offering Lifetime Advocacy support for the member with a disability. Hence the name “Kith & Kids Lifetime Advocacy Support Project: KLASP.
A big worry for parents is “how will my child cope after we have died?” This is even more relevant for parents where they have a disabled child. Not only will they have to deal with the emotion of losing their mum and dad, but will need total support in perhaps finding a new home. Our advocates work with the family while the parents are still alive; getting to know them, their child, the needs and wants, so that they will be able to continue that support long after the parents have gone.
Advocates speak on behalf of the child, even if they disagree with the parent’s views. Our advocates work with the families and can get involved in Social Services meetings, Care plan arrangements, Service provider reviews, or simply going out with the child and being friends. Not all families need the full range of support on offer, some have just a phone call to keep in touch, others a more regular visit.
Depending on the needs of the family and the support required, the contribution to the project will vary. The project is essentially funded by a combination of Parental contributions, Legacies from the parent’s will, donations, and profits from our two Enfield charity shops.
For more details contact Peter 07973 345363 or email chair@kithandkids.org.uk
43 Church Street
Enfield
EN2 6AJ
0208 366 7068
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Meet the families
Select any of the pictures below and you will gain an understanding of how each family benefit for their klasp advocate. Not all the families wished to be included on this site and for privacy purposes the names of the adult children have been changed.
Supporters of klasp
Below are a number of business that support klasp and the work we do. We thank them for their support and encourage you to visit their sites
