A CHILDREN’S charity has launched a campaign to help children and their families recover from trauma.
More than 10,000 children and their families were supported by Children 1st last year but the aim is to double this figure by 2023 through the Give A Child Their Smile Back campaign.
Mary Glasgow, Children 1st’s interim CEO, said: “When children experience trauma, it affects every part of their childhood – from their relationships with friends and family to their ability to learn in school and to play and enjoy activities.
“Without support to heal from their experiences, the impact of trauma can last a lifetime, with devastating consequences.”
To find out how you can support the Give A Child Their Smile Back campaign, visit www.children1st.org.uk/smile.
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