The Paroles de Parents association was founded in 2001 in Reims to support families and professionals in the socio-educational sector. By May 15, the Reims structure will close due to lack of cash.
"We were supposed to receive payments from CAF and subsidies from the City of Reims, but everything is on hold. These cascading disengagements precipitate our inexorable fall. The association has already experienced financial difficulties but we have always managed to balance by fighting," maintains Ambre Schaeffer. The City of Reims today justifies its disengagement by specifying that it has not received any request for financial support from Paroles. de Parents. The Association has four employees (three clinical psychologists and a social worker) and helps nearly 150 families in Marne, mainly in the Reims metropolitan area. It can also help minors exposed to cases of domestic violence. 'We do hand-sewn with parents and families. And it works, our work is recognized,' assures Ambre.