• It takes a village to raise a child

Providing a safe and healthy start for all babies

Nurturing Families is a not for profit charity that provides material aid for families struggling to provide for their children. We work closely alongside the NZ Police, Family Success Matters, ATWC, Family Start, midwives, and other organisations to provide those in hardship with the basic essentials. Nurturing Families helps roughly 4,000 children per year with this number hugely growing. 

Nurturing Families can provide assistance for families in crisis with items from nappies and wipes, clothing and baby food to cots, car seats, prams, school bags and everything in between! 

Nurturing Families has now grown into an organisation that is servicing families Across the wider Auckland and Taranaki areas.

Our Vision

A Future where every baby has the correct necessities to enter the world safely. 
A future where all families feel loved and cared for when they are experiencing hardship. 
A future where every baby is equal.

We are incredibly humbled to announce that Tayla has been named as 1 of 100 Kiwibank local hero's across the country. This recognises kiwis who have made it into the top 100 across the award category for the New Zealander of the year awards.

We would love to extend thanks to everyone involved with this journey because although it starts with a moment and in this case one person, it continues with dedication, commitment, drive and love from hundreds and hundreds of people.

Thank you.

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"Mum is looking for a fresh start and requires some belongings for baby. This mum is a single mother. She use to have drug issues and is currently in Odyssey house family centre. She has been doing well and is going to graduate from Odyssey House."

Lovely happy go lucky lady, friendly, warm and inviting.

"First time mama wanting the best start for her pepe, therefore left a relationship that would have a negative impact on her pepe due to domestic violence."

"Looking for baby items for a newborn on the way. Single mum with 3 young children and another on the way. She was housed by linkpeple due to homelessness and has a history of domestic violence."

"Mum is excited for baby to arrive but needs some support. This mum has been in care since she was 6-7 years old. She has a had a rough life growing up. She is a young parent turning 18 years old this year."

"One child co sleeps with mum and I was able to find a cot for her 7month old. Single mother who is going through rough times due to a recent family violent incident. Mother has moved into a new home however has limited items."

Join Our Team

We are always looking for people to lend a helping hand. Want to help learn new skills and meet new people?

Contact our lovely team today