The Church must step up for children with additional needs
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Dr Naomi Fox is the founder of Growing Hope, a Christian charity that provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in collaboration with local churches across the UK.
Naomi sat down with Mal Pope to share the story of Growing Hope and to combat some long-held beliefs and myths about additional needs that need challenging.
Released on 20 Jan 2026
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