Futures For Families - Employment support for parents

Futures For Families is joint funded by Perth and Kinross Council and the Scottish Government in the effort to tackle child poverty. 

The Futures for Families programme offers a tailored package of support to eligible parents. Whether a client is in, or out of work, they will receive relevant assistance to progress, with the ultimate aim of securing well paid, highly skilled employment.

Support can be offered to parents in one or more of the following categories:

• Lone Parents
• Parent or child with a disability
• 3+ children
• Minority Ethnic
• Youngest child is under a year old
• Parents aged under 25

This programme offers registered parents:

• Elev8 Training Grant (up to £3,500) - in-work support to progress, in the form of a skills and training grant
• Subsidised costs towards travel
• Clothing grants for interviews / entering new employment
• Digital Support Grant (£400) - towards the costs of a device/connectivity/data
• Self-Employment Grant (£3,000)
• Childcare costs (up to £3,000) - for the first 3 months whilst moving into work

Quote from client

"This grant has truly secured a future for us as a family. It's allowed me to change careers into something I love, and it's given me the opportunity to build a business I'm proud of — one that can grow and support us for years to come. 

It hasn't just helped with money; it's given me peace of mind, stability, and the chance to follow my passion. I'm so thankful for the difference it has made — it has been life-changing."

Community drop-in clinics

We currently run a number of drop in clinics throughout Perth and Kinross. 

• Letham at the Letham4All Hub - every Tuesday/Wednesday 10am - 3pm
• Rattray at Community Connect - every Wednesday 10am - 2pm
• Coupar Angus at the Strathmore Community Hub - every Thursday 9am -12pm
• Crieff at Strathearn Community Campus -  every Thursday 10 am - 1pm
• Next Steps 4 All at the Letham4All Hub - last Tuesday of every month 12pm - 4pm

To discuss eligibility for this programme or to find out about drop in times/locations, please contact our Parental Employment Key Workers at FuturesForFamilies@pkc.gov.uk or follow our Facebook page.