Parenting Links
National Organisations with Expertise in Supporting Parents
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The main event in December was the launch of the Children's Plan. The digest also includes reports on child poverty and work-life balance, and government plans to get more lone parents into work.
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www.nfpi.org – the National Family and Parenting Institute is a charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly.Tel 020-7424 3460
www.parentinguk.org – Parenting
UK is the national umbrella body for people who work with parents. It has developed the National Occupational Standards for Working with Parents.Tel 020-7284 8370
www.toolkit.parentinguk.org this toolkit provides information on a wide range of programmes for parents. This will help commissioners and practitioners find programmes, which are suitable for the characteristics and needs of local parents and the associated strategic priorities for parenting support.
www.parenthood.org.uk – resource to promote best practice in parenthood education for children and young people in schools.
www.continyou.org.uk – a charity which offers a wide range of education and support for schools, families and communities, including the” Active Dads” and ”It’s a Man Thing “Programmes.
www.parenting.org.uk – Positive Parenting is a charity which offers parenting and training support.
www.relate.org.uk – Relate is a charity, which offers relationship support, including parent – child relationships.
www.barnardos.org.uk/ - Barnardo’s is a children’s charity, which works with children, young people and families.
Tel 020 8550 8822
www.coram.org.uk – Coram Family is a children’s charity that aims to develop and promote best practise in the care of vulnerable children and their families.
www.tsa.uk.com – The Trust for the Study of Adolescence is committed to improving the lives of young people and their families.Tel 01273 693311
www.parenttalk.co.uk – Parentalk is a national parenting charity. Information on Moving On transition programme.
www.oneplusone.org.uk/ - one plus one works to strengthen couple and family relationships.
www.nch.org.uk – NCH works to children achieve their full potential. Its services support some of the
UK’s most vulnerable and excluded children, young people and families.
www.homeschoolsupport.org.uk/ - School - Home Support is a charity which provides practical and emotional help for disadvantaged children, young people and families through its field staff School - Home Support workers.
www.fathersdirect.com Tel 020 7920 9491 – information, news and advice for fathers. Training consultants, and resources and information on the Fatherhood Quality Mark.
www.workingwithmen.org – A national charity that supports the development and needs of men through project work, research training and consultancy.
www.ymca.org.uk/parenting - gives details of engaging with fathers in extended services through the national YMCA dads and lads project.
www.ncvcco – National Council Voluntary Organisations
www.oneplusone.org.uk – Marriage and partnership research
www.reu.org.uk Tel 020-7619 6220 Racial Equality Unit is a registered charity working towards better support for black and minority ethnic communities.
www.oneplusone.org.uk National organisation working for the wellbeing of couples and their families. Information on parental relationships and its affect on the wellbeing of children.
For details of the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners visit: www.parentingacademy.org
Information for Parents
www.parentcentre.gov.uk – the Parent Centre is a website for all local parents and carers who want to help their child/ren to learn, with information and advice about children’s learning and the English education system.
www.e-parents.org – the National Family and Parenting Institute is a charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly. Website for parents and carers.
www.direct.gov.uk – a website giving a wide range of government information and services including regarding education, health and home community.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk – a website offering support to anyone parenting a child. It includes an email support service, and downloadable information materials for parents. The Parentline Plus helpline is available free of charge 24 hours a day, on 0808 800 2222.e-mail parent support@parentlineplus.org.uk
www.homestart.org.uk - Home Start
UK - offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with children under 5 who are experiencing difficulties. A free helpline is available on 0800 686368
www.talktofrank.com – an interactive website giving confidential advice and support to drug users and their families – a free helpline is available on 0800 77 66 00
www.theparentconnection.org.uk Parents Information website of “oneplusone” organisation. It offers parents and parents to be practical advice and tips at milestones in family life including the transition to parenthood. It is research and evidence based, focusing on the parental relationships and the impact that relationship on children
www.ace-ed.org.uk – the Advisory Centre for Education is a charity offering information about state education in England and Wales for parents of school age children, a free general advice line is available on 0808 800 5793 (Monday to Friday 2-5pm), a free exclusions information line is available 020 7704 9822.
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org. Disabled Parents Network – 0870 241 0450
A national organisation of and for disabled people who are or who hope to become parents, their families, friends and supporters. It seeks to provide information, advice, peer support and contact with other disabled parents throughout the
UK
www.dh.gov.uk The Department of Health has launched guidance for professionals on supporting parents of children with learning difficulties.
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk National Council for one parent families. Information and advice for lone parents.
Tel 0800 0185026 www.gingerbread.org.uk Organisation providing advice, support and information for lone parents
www.seperatedfamilies.org.uk
Service for anyone affected by family separation
www.apni.org.uk
Advice leaflets, support and a network of past suffers of post natal depression
www.parenttalk.co.uk
Advice and information for parents
www.ymtb.co.uk
Young mums to be information and support
www.netmums.com this is an on-line resource for parents to empower parents by helping them connect with each other and build social networks. It has a local section for almost every part of the country each contains extensive local information of family support; special needs support, childcare, sports facilities etc.
www.pinkparents.org.uk Pink Parents UK .Information, advice and support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual parents
www.fflagorg.uk
FFLAG. Families and friends of lesbians and Gays Is a national network dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian or bisexual children.
01454 852 418 – 24hrs
Email: info@fflag.org.uk
www.tcf.org.uk
Bereavement Compassionate Friends is a national charity providing support to parents and families after the death of a child.
Helpline: 0117 953 9639
Email: info@tcf.org.uk
Compassionate Friends
53 North Street
Bristol
B5 1EN
www.bullying.co.uk
Bullying online – website and email service offering help and advice for parents and young people. Email: help@bullying.co.uk
www.antibullying,net
Anti-Bullying Network
0131 654 6100
Email: abn@mhie.ac.uk
www.youngminds.org.uk
Mental Health
Young Minds
Is a national charity, which supports the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. Parents can get in-depth expert advice from specialists.
Young Minds Information Service
0800 018 2138 – Mon 10-1
Tues Wed Thurs 1-4
Fri 10-1
Young Minds
102-108 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5SA
Email: enquires@youngminds.org.uk
020 7336 8445
www.relate.org.uk
Relate is not just a counselling service for couples. Some Relate centres around the country also offer parenting support groups. Others provide “Relations” – counselling for teenagers.
01788 573 241
Herbert
Gray
College
Little Church Street
Rugby
Warminster
LV21 3AP
Relate is not just a counselling service for couples. Some Relate centres around the country also offer parenting support groups. Others provide “Relations” – counselling for teenagers.
www.fpa.org.uk
Family Planning Association (FPA)
National charity working to improve sexual health for all.
FPA
UK helpline: 0845 310 1334
www.samaritans.org
The Samaritans
Are available 24hrs a day to listen to anyone in distress or despair and to give emotional support.
Helpline: 08457 909090 - 24hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
www.childline,org.uk
Childline
National charity, which provides a 24hr telephone helpline for children in trouble or danger.
Helpline: 0800 1111
0800 884444 (for children living away from home)
Admin 0207 239 1000
British Dyslexia Association
Tel: 0118 966 8271 - 10-12:45/2-4:45- Mon-Fri
BDA
8 London Road
Reading
RG1 5AU
Admin Tel: 0118 966 2677
Email: admin@bda-dyslexia.demon.co.uk
Offers a range of practical help, support and publications for dyslexic children adults, parents and professional education.
www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon
Al-Anon family groups support anyone who is affected by another persons drinking – including parents of teenagers.
Helpline: 020 7403 0888 7days - 10-10pm
alanonuk@aol.com
Al-Anon Family Groups UK &
Eire
61 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 47F
www.ndh.org.uk
National Drug Helpline
Is a first port of call for people who want advice and information about drugs.
0800 776600 - 24hrs
www.re-solv.org
Re-Solv Re-Solv is a charity providing info to parents and young people about solvent abuse.
0800 800 2345 - 9-5 Mon-Fri
Email: information@re-solv.org
Re-Solv
30a High Street
Staffordshire
ST15 8AN
www.edauk.com
Eating Disorders Association
Provides services for anyone affected by an eating disorder including parents and teenagers
01603 621414 - 9-6 Mon-Fri
Youth line 01603 765050 – 4-6 Mon-Fri
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www.justparents.co.uk
Webpage for parents to go and talk and share experiences.