💛 Who Can Be Referred
You may be eligible if you:
- 🤰 Are pregnant or have a baby (up to 12 months)
- 💷 Are experiencing financial pressure or uncertainty
- 🏡 Are facing challenges with housing, income, or stability
- 🤍 Feel you need support preparing for your baby
- 📍 Live within our service areas (primarily Greater London)
👉 You do not need to be in crisis — we support through early intervention
📋 Indicators for Referral
A referral may be appropriate where a family is:
- Unable to afford essential baby items
- At risk of increasing financial pressure
- Living in temporary or insecure housing
- Experiencing isolation or lack of support
- Recently affected by a change in circumstances
👉 Early referral is encouraged — before crisis escalates
⚖️ Referral Criteria
To proceed with a referral:
- ✅ The family meets general eligibility
- ✅ Information provided is accurate and complete
- ✅ Consent has been obtained (where possible)
- ✅ The referral is appropriate to our service scope
🛡 Safeguarding Considerations
- Safeguarding concerns should be clearly identified
- Urgent risk should be directed to statutory services
- Basch Helps will act in line with safeguarding policies
👉 We complement — not replace — statutory services
📦 What Referred Families May Receive
Depending on need and availability:
- 🎁 AngelBox support
- 🤍 Emotional and befriending support
- 🩺 Guidance through AngelBox Surgery
- 💬 Ongoing access to community services
