National Information Centre on Children of Offenders (formerly i-HOP) - Family support services


What we do

The National Information Centre on Children of Offenders, formerly i-HOP, has been established to provide an information service for all professionals who come into contact with the children and families of offenders, as well as academics and those responsible for strategic development and commissioning. The Centre is delivered by Barnardo’s in partnership with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).

i-HOP is a new service for professionals who support offenders' families with children. The service is an online information hub with its main focus on those working in England but which can be useful to others also. National Information Centre on Children of Offenders, formerly i-HOP

Who do we support

i-HOP is a new service for professionals who support offenders' families with children.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Depends - Contact for details

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? No



 Address

 You can send post here:

Barnado's
Tanners Lane
ILFORD
IG6 1QG



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 Opening times

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.