Useful Contacts

List of other sites and resources

These organisations offer information and advise on various parenting issues which enhance or compliment the work we do.

Family Caring Trust

A traditional value base, material banded in age groups with videos. Training offered.

Parenting UK

Offer information on parenting courses running around the country and other local parenting activities. Also parenting materials and information on training.

Trust for the Study of Adolescence

Information for parents of young people and for professionals working with both the parents and the teenagers.

Parentline Plus

Offering parent support both on the website and via their 24-hour helpline.

Helpline: 0808 800 2222.

National Family and Parenting Institute

The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the well-being of families and to make society more family friendly.

Young Minds

Help and information for parents who are concerned about their child's mental health.

Helpline: 0800 018 2138

Kidscape

Support if you are worried about bullying and child safety.

Helpline: 0845 120 5204

Frank

Drugs advice, information and support for young people.

Fathers Direct

A national information centre on fatherhood. Aims to promote positive relationships between men and their children. Not the one that pulls controversial stunts!

Families need Fathers

Information and guidance on rights and entitlements for fathers interested in contact and involvement with their children.

Gingerbread

Advice, information and local self-help groups for lone parents.

Advice line: 0800 018 4318

Connexions

A Government scheme offering advice to 13-19 year olds, to help with the transition to adulthood.