Futures for Families is a joint initiative funded by Perth and Kinross Council and the Scottish Government, dedicated to tackling child poverty and helping parents build brighter futures.
The programme provides a tailored package of support for eligible parents —whether in work or seeking employment—with the ultimate goal of securing well-paid, highly skilled jobs.
Who Can Access Support?
Parents who fall into one or more of these categories:
- Lone parents
- Parent or child with a disability
- Families with 3 or more children
- Minority ethnic background
- Youngest child under 1 year old
- Parents aged under 25
What’s Included?
Registered parents can benefit from:
- Elev8 Training Grant – up to £3,500 for skills and training to progress in work
- Travel subsidies
- Clothing grants for interviews or starting a new job
- Digital Support Grant – £400 towards device, connectivity, or data
- Self-Employment Grant – £3,000 to help start your own business
- Childcare costs – up to £3,000 for the first 3 months when moving into work
- Community drop-in clinics for advice and guidance
Drop-In Clinics
They host monthly clinics across Perth and Kinross in:
- Coupar Angus
- Blairgowrie
- Kinross
- Crieff
- Auchterarder
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.
