Care for the Family
Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. We do this through events, resources, training and networks of befrienders.
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Useful links
These organisations offer information and advice on various parenting issues.
Care for the Family
A charity that aims to promote strong family life and help those hurting because of family breakdown.
www.careforthefamily.org.uk
029 2081 0800
Connexions
Confidential advice, support and information for 13-19 year olds.
www.connexions-direct.com
Helpline: 0808 001 3219
Dad Info
Web-based support, advice and information for dads.
Dadtalk
An online and offline community of men championing fatherhood and exploring what it is to be a dad in 21st century Britain.
Families need Fathers
Information and guidance on rights and entitlements for fathers interested in contact and involvement with their children.
Family Caring Trust
A charity that aims to support and empower parents by providing practical, skill-based resources to improve family relationships.
Family Matters Institute
An educational charity specialising in research and training to strengthen family life.
Family and Parenting Institute
A centre of expertise on families and parenting in the UK, carrying out research and developing resources for people working with families.
The Fatherhood Institute
A national information centre on fatherhood that aims to promote positive relationships between fathers and children.
Frank
A drugs advice, information and support service for young people
www.talktofrank.com
Helpline: 0800 77 66 00
Gingerbread
A charity providing advice, information and local self-help groups for single parent families.
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 018 5026
Hope UK
A national drug education charity that offers interactive drug prevention sessions for any age – children, parents or professionals.
Kidscape
A charity that provides support and advice for parents and children worried about bullying, abuse and child safety issues.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Helpline: 08451 205 204
Mothers’ Union
A worldwide organisation that works in local communities to support parents and strengthen family life through a range of initiatives including parents’ groups.
Parentline Plus
Offering support and advice for parents by email, text and a 24-hour helpline.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Textphone: 0800 783 6783
Parenting UK
A national organisation for people who work with parents which provides information and promotes best practice in parenting services.
Time for Families
A charity that works with prisoners and their families to strengthen personal relationships and prevent family breakdown.
Young People in Focus
Providing information and training for parents of young people and for professionals working with parents and teenagers
Young Minds
A national charity providing support and information for parents who are concerned about their child’s mental health and emotional well-being.
www.youngminds.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 018 2138