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SNAP’s Helpline and Face-to-Face sessions were part of an external evaluation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and conducted by evaluation specialists Eastside Primetimers. Based on a wealth of feedback from parents and carers, the research tells a clear and consistent story of the real and lasting positive impact that SNAP has on family life.

Over the last year with routines disrupted and regular carers unable to help, Lucy has taken on a bigger role supporting her brother William, bringing them closer than ever before.

Music Therapist, Emily Grimes is set to ‘tap’ into her repertoire of songs and embark on a 24-hour non-stop music marathon kitchen disco for SNAP live on Facebook.

Local business community champions joined forces to run a relay marathon to raise awareness for SNAP on Sunday 6th December. The 26-mile marathon challenge mirrored the 26 years that we have now been supporting families

We’re staying connected throughout the summer with a range of online activity sessions for those children and young people who have regular contact with The SNAP Centre

SNAP is delighted to welcome familiar and new families to our weekly music session that goes out live on Facebook every Friday morning at 9.30am. This hour long session sees Music Therapist, Emily, play song requests from families and its popularity is growing.

SNAP continues to deliver the best possible help to families across Essex during the current situation.

SNAP’s Family Team introduced a programme of virtual ‘Specialist Talks at yours’ from mid-May.

Welcome to this bumper 12 page summer edition of SNAP Matters. We hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of our popular magazine that updates everyone about all things SNAP. 

We have been researching new resources and are producing a Coronavirus Family Guide to help you to navigate these challenges times.