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Family & Childcare

Advisory site for Education
Independent national advice service for parents in state education. Support on issues such as exclusion, school admissions, special educational needs.
Website: www.ace-ed.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 800 5793

Asylum Aid
Free advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seeker
Website: www.asylumaid.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7247 8741

Advice and counselling for women
Black Women's Health & Family Support
Website: www.bwhafs.co.uk
Telephone: 0208 980 3503

British Association for Adoption and Fostering
Provides advice and support adoptive and foster parents
Website: www.baaf.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7593 2000

British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Offers information and treatment for unplanned pregnancy
Website: www.bpas.org.uk
Telephone: 01564 793225

BROOK
BROOK provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people up to the age of 25
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7284 6040

Carers
Provides information and advice to carers of children and adults with disabilities
Website: www.carersuk.org

Childcare Link (England, Scotland, Wales)
Local information service and factsheets on childcare options including registered childcare providers
Website: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Telephone: 08000 96 02 96

Child Death Helpline
Freephone service for anyone affected by the death of a child
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 282986

Childline
Confidential Charity offering a 24 Helpline for children and young people
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 1111

Child Psychotherapy Trust
Information on children's emotional development, behaviour and relationships
Website: www.childpsychotherapytrust.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7284 1355

Child Support Agency (CSA)
Online CSA website, offers frequently asked questions, updates in procedures, leaflets and employers information
Website: www.csa.gov.uk

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
US based resource offering advice, information, research and education on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Website: www.chadd.org

Connexions Direct
Help, advice and information for young people aged 13-19
Website: www.connexions-direct.com
Telephone: 0808 00 13 2 19 (08.00 - 02.00)

Contact a Family
Information, support and advice for parents and families who care for children with a disability or health condition
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7608 8700

DayCare Trust
National Childcare Charity offering information and advice on childcare issues
Website: www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7840 3350 (Mon-Fri 10-5)

Disability, pregnancy & parenthood international
Information and enquiry service on all aspects for pregnancy and parenthood
Website: www.dppi.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 018 9949

Disabled Parents Network
Supports disabled people in pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood
Website: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Telephone: 08702 410 450

Family Rights Group
Provides advice and services to families whose children are involved with social services
Website: www.frg.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 731 1696 (Mon-Fri, 10.00-12.00 and 13.30-15.30)

Families Need Fathers
Information and support on shared parenting following separation or divorce
Website: www.fnf.org.uk
Telephone: 0870 760 7496 (19.00-20.00 only)

Fathers for Justice
Civil Rights movement campaigning for the child's right to see both parents
Website: www.fathers-4-justice.org
Telephone: 01787 281 922 (Membership and Press only)

FFLAG
Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays UK is a national and voluntary organisation and registered charity which offers support to local parent groups and contacts in their efforts to help parents and families understand and accept and support their lesbian, gay and bisexual members
Website: www.fflag.org.uk
Telephone: 01454 852 418

FRANK
Free confidential advice and information on drugs 24 hours a day
Website: http://talktofrank.com
Telephone: 0800 77 66 00

4 Children (Formerly Kids Club Network)
National charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children
Website: www.4children.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7512 2112

Get Connected
Provides young people with help on finding a service to help them, whatever the problem
Website: www.getconnected.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 808 4994 (13.00-01.00 only)

Gingerbread
Support organisation for single parent families
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 018 4318

HomeStart
Offers regular support to families with one child under 5 years old - look at the site to see whether there is a scheme near you
Website: www.home-start.org.uk
Telephone: 08000 68 63 68

Homework Elephant
Resources to help children complete their homework
Website: www.homeworkelephant.co.uk
Telephone: (0870) 130 6964 (Message line only)

Internet Safety
Information leaflet from the Home Office concerning Internet Safety for children
Website: www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Telephone: No telephone number

Maternity Alliance
Information on maternity benefits and rights
Website: www.maternityalliance.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7490 7638

Message Home Helpline
24 hour helpline for anyone aged 18 and over who has left home/runaway
Website: www.missingpersons.org
Telephone: 0800 700 740

Miscarriage Association
Support and information for people who experience pregnancy loss
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Telephone: 01924 200799

National Association of Child Contact Centres
Provides safe places where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents
Website: www.naccc.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 4500 280

National Autistic Society
Advice and support for children and adults with autism
Website: www.autism.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 070 4004 (Mon-Fri, 10.00-16.00)

National Childbirth Trust
Childcare and parenting charity (for Mums & Dads) with info, advice, forums, products, local classes etc
Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
Telephone: 0870 444 8707

National Children's Bureau
NCB promotes the voices, interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives
Website: www.ncb.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7843 6000

National Childminding Association of England & Wales
Promoting registered childminding for children, families and communities
Website: www.ncma.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 169 4486 (Mon-Fri 10-4)

National Council for One Parent Families
News, advice and information to support one-parent families. Well resourced website.
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 018 5026 (Helpline)

National Family Mediation
Mediators helping parents who live apart (or who are about to) stay close to their children
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com
Telephone: 0117 904 2825

National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Confidential 24 hour helpline for anyone concerned about a child's welfare (also expert advice online)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 800 5000

NORCAP
National Organisation for Counselling Adoptees and Parents
Website: www.norcap.org.uk
Telephone: 01865 875000 (Mon-Fri, 10-4)

One Plus One
An independent research organisation whose role is to generate knowledge about marriage and relationships - how they work, why they can sometimes run into difficulties and how couples can cope when they do
Website: www.oneplusone.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7841 3660

On-line Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
US based website offering information about Asperger Syndrome
Website: www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger

Parent Line
Information and support for anyone parenting a child
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 800 2222

Parent's Evaluations of Development Status (PEDS)
US website provides a means for parents to detect and manage developmental behaviours in children
Website: www.pedstest.com

Prisoners Families Helpline
Free service to anyone with a family member in prison
Website: www.prisonersfamilieshelpline.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 808 2003

Runaway Helpline
Helpline for people under 18 who may have run away or left home
Website: www.missingpersons.org/runawayhelpline
Telephone: 0808 800 70 70

Solicitors Family Law Association
Solicitors specialising in family law
Website: www.sfla.org.uk
Telephone: 01689 850227

SleepNet
Informative and lively US based website, offering 'sleep tests', resources, tips and helpful hints
Website: www.sleepnet.com

Twins & Multiple Birth Association
Support and information to parents of twins and multiple births
Website: www.tamba.org.uk
Telephone: 0870 770 3305 (Mon-Fri, 09.30-17.00)

Winston's Wish
Support and advice to children after the death of a parent or brother/sister
Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk
Telephone: 01242 515157

Working Families (formerly Parents at Work and New Ways to Work)
Advice and information for employers and working parents. Includes 'Daddy's Home' - how men can balance work and home lives.
Website: www.workingfamilies.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7253 7243

Young Minds
Information for parents about the mental health issues affecting children
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 018 2138

Young People and Self-Harm
Resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and family
Website: www.selfharm.org.uk
Telephone: No telephone number