{"id":5733,"date":"2026-02-04T11:46:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/?p=5733"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:46:41","slug":"future-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/2026\/02\/04\/future-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Future for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_brZbnJSHxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_efzvz6S59Q1\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Futures for Families<\/span><span id=\"text_Rmzvz6i59Q1\" class=\"\"> is a joint initiative funded by <\/span><span id=\"text_2Szvz6y49Q1\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Perth and Kinross Council<\/span><span id=\"text_rYzvz6C59Q1\" class=\"\"> and the <\/span><span id=\"text_SEzvz6S49Q1\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Scottish Government<\/span><span id=\"text_FLzvz6i49Q1\" class=\"\">, dedicated to tackling child poverty and helping parents build brighter futures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_OyZbnJiHxi_\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p id=\"paragraph_B3abnJyHxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_cRpXcgfzUB9\" class=\"\">The programme provides a <\/span><span id=\"text_PYpXcgvzUB9\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">tailored package of support<\/span><span id=\"text_CfpXcg9_VB9\" class=\"\"> for eligible parents \u2014whether in work or seeking employment\u2014with the ultimate goal of securing <\/span><span id=\"text_-mpXcgP_VB9\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">well-paid, highly skilled jobs<\/span><span id=\"text_ospXcgf_VB9\" class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_cJZbnJCGxi_\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p id=\"paragraph_PQZbnJSGxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_IyTVla2fOjC\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Who Can Access Support?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_CXZbnJiGxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_8pR70R2LKi0\" class=\"\">Parents who fall into one or more of these categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li id=\"paragraph_uY8P37xmXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_C6rQqAOMTm3\" class=\"\">Lone parents<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_hf8P37BnXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_7kT-j25Kzu-\" class=\"\">Parent or child with a disability<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_IL8P37RmXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_vQcuWNaRon6\" class=\"\">Families with 3 or more children<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_5S8P37hmXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_M8WwIKCdf94\" class=\"\">Minority ethnic background<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_i78P37xlXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_f0izYkGHc98\" class=\"\">Youngest child under 1 year old<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_VE8P37BmXI7\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_To3gTQSNLD7\" class=\"\">Parents aged under 25<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"paragraph_QuYbnJCFxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_NVnFvpzM_tB\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">What\u2019s Included?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_D-ZbnJSFxi_\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_LXEyKQm0Bh5\" class=\"\">Registered parents can benefit from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li id=\"paragraph_Kmr3bXgO-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text__Kn4VT3lU3B\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Elev8 Training Grant<\/span><span id=\"text_nQn4VTJlU3B\" class=\"\"> \u2013 up to <\/span><span id=\"text_aXn4VTZlU3B\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">\u00a33,500<\/span><span id=\"text_Nen4VTplU3B\" class=\"\"> for skills and training to progress in work<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_7tr3bXwO-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_XFxuMqRLEQ2\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Travel subsidies<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_kYr3bXAO-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_OZ-ksQJbKc1\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Clothing grants<\/span><span id=\"text_Bg-ksQZbKc1\" class=\"\"> for interviews or starting a new job<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_Xfr3bXQO-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_QF-0qdioEG_\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Digital Support Grant<\/span><span id=\"text_DM-0qdyoEG_\" class=\"\"> \u2013 \u00a3400 towards device, connectivity, or data<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_WBs3bXgP-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_RSwhlc3c4j6\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Self-Employment Grant<\/span><span id=\"text_eLwhlcpb4j6\" class=\"\"> \u2013 \u00a33,000 to help start your own business<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_JIs3bXwP-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_h1c00FBtgO3\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Childcare costs<\/span><span id=\"text_uwb00FxsgO3\" class=\"\"> \u2013 up to \u00a33,000 for the first 3 months when moving into work<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_wzr3bXAP-I8\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_0BGHmErq4w6\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Community drop-in clinics<\/span><span id=\"text_pHGHmE5r4w6\" class=\"\"> for advice and guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"paragraph_W8L4qBiA727\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_hqLYu8j5lv6\" class=\"TextBodyEmph color_TextEmph\">Drop-In Clinics<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"paragraph_j1L4qBSA727\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_NnmVm3ZIlH1\" class=\"\">They host monthly clinics across Perth and Kinross in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li id=\"paragraph_fxhheIJ3uz3\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_mbGmxFqZ1jD\" class=\"\">Coupar Angus<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_sqhheI33uz3\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_JImAfSORqF-\" class=\"\">Blairgowrie<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_F9iheIp3uz3\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_SnD6nmLu456\" class=\"\">Kinross<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_S2iheIZ3uz3\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_kcrKzNWkrF_\" class=\"\">Crieff<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"paragraph_rMiheIJ4uz3\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_NM02JgFX0F0\" class=\"\">Auchterarder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"paragraph_7qK4qBy9727\" dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"text_RxsWOzdf5oC\" class=\"\">To discuss eligibility for this programme or to find out about drop in times\/ locations, please contact our Parental Employment Key Workers at <\/span><a id=\"text_eqsWOzNf5oC\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:FuturesForFamilies@pkc.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">FuturesForFamilies@pkc.gov.uk<\/a><span id=\"text_rjsWOz7f5oC\" class=\"\"> or follow our <\/span><a id=\"text_2dsWOzte5oC\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SkillsTeamPKC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a><span id=\"text_FWsWOzde5oC\" class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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 \u2014whether in work or seeking employment\u2014with the ultimate goal of securing well-paid, highly skilled jobs. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/2026\/02\/04\/future-for-families\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Future for Families<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10846,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10846"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5733"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5734,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5733\/revisions\/5734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/pk\/FairviewSchool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}