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FORM FILLING Thursday@The Kettle Club Hub, PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offer guidance and support to fill those forms. Is FORM FILLING a challenge for you ???????? Not any longer !!! - WE CAN HELP Pop in to The Kettle Club Hub 1pm - 3pm every Thursday

Kettle Club Hub PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Plas Madoc Kettle Club is an informal, friendly hub where parents/grandparents/ carers can meet up and have a chat over a brew. People can also access support, advice and have opportunities to volunteer and attend free training – Kettle Club is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

Wrexham And District Relief In Need Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The charity gives grants to people in need who live in Wrexham and the communities of Abenbury, Bersham, Bieston, Broughton, Brymbo, Esclusham Above, Esclusham Below, Gresford, Gwersyllt and Minera. The charity usually gives grants for white goods and flooring. Open for applications

Action For Children - Skills + North and Mid Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Working to help Care Experienced Young People with their psychological health, independent living skills, social and emotional well-being in their community. Do you feel like you are struggling in any of these areas? Regulating your emotions Problem solving Managing Distress Relationship and...

ADDers - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our objective is to promote awareness to ADD, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Asperger's and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children and their families.

Adoption UK Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Support services for adoptive families and adopted people. Resources for schools, and for those working in adoption. Adoption UK Cymru provides peer support and family events to the adoption community in Wales. We offer training at low or no cost on adoption related topics, including a...

Advance Brighter Futures - PRAMS (Parental Resilience And Mutual Support) 'You and Your Baby' - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith 'You & Your Baby' involves 6 sessions aimed at challenging negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours and making lasting, positive changes in your life. The group also provides a great opportunity to meet other parents and connect with new people in the community.

Advance Brighter Futures (ABF) - You and Your Toddler - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

‘You and Your Toddler’ is an online, interactive course or face-to-face course where parents learn how to get the most out of the infant years. In five attractive and fun sessions parents will learn how to watch, listen, understand and build their relationship with their child.

Afasic - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Afasic supports and provides information for families with children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). SLCN is the term used for children who have significant difficulties with talking, listening and/or...

Al-Anon Family Groups - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Al-Anon is a worldwide resource for families and friends of problem drinkers. There are over 800 Al-Anon and Al-Ateen groups in the UK where those who are or have been affected by someone else's drinking meet together to gain understanding and support in order to solve their common problems. We...

All About Breastfeeding - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Easy read online resource dedicated to providing easy to follow breastfeeding tips and advice for mothers. The new downloadable booklet has been developed in collaboration with Easy Read Wales and Conwy Connect to provide information to help mothers make informed decision about breastfeeding...

All Wales C Card Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme CAIA Partnership - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme Coleg Cambria Bersham Road - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme Coleg Cambria Yale Campus - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme EYST - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme The Venture - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme Youth Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

All Wales C Card Scheme Youth Justice Service Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The All Wales C Card Scheme is a confidential sexual health service for young people 13 - 25 years that provides you with free condoms, information and advice. The Scheme offers supported access to condoms, whilst maintaining your confidentiality. You will need to have a consultation with a key...

Baby Basics Antenatal Workshop - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith On a monthly basis, we hold a drop in session for any expectant parents, whether they are registered with Flying Start or not. Parents can chose to attend just one drop in, or come to another session if they feel they need further information. NOTE - This is not a course that expectant parents...

Barnardo's Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Barnardo’s Cymru has been working in Wales for over a century. Our aim is to reach out to the most disadvantaged children, young people, families and communities in Wales to help ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. We try to ensure that every young person can realise...

BASIS - Baby Sleep Information Source - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The aim of Basis is to provide online access to up-to-date research-based evidence about normal infant sleep and infant sleep safety, in forms that are accessible to parents and health practitioners, supported by references to research relevant to families in the UK.

BAWSO - specialist services for BME communities - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith BAWSO is a specialist service provider, providing practical and emotional support to people affected by domestic abuse and other forms of violence, including Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Human Trafficking & Prostitution primarily from BME communities. Services include advice and...

BREAKFAST and BREWS Wednesday @The Kettle Club Hub, PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Join us for a FREE breakfast BETWEEN 9am - 11am why not pop in say hi, an enjoy some lovely food and good company

Breastfeeding Friendly Premises - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Welsh Government breast feeding welcome scheme highlights those premises that actively encourage women to breast feed. You can find their logo amongst shops, and cafes etc throughout North Wales.

Breastfeeding Network - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Breastfeeding Network is a society where mums, parents and families are able to make informed decisions about breastfeeding, to access help when they need it and to become confident in their choices. For a new parent deciding how to feed their baby, talking to a trained volunteer who knows...

Breastfeeding out and about in Wrexham - Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The thought of breastfeeding your baby whilst out and about might feel a little daunting at first but a little planning and preparation can make you feel more confident. Most places would rather have a happy, quiet baby feeding than a crying hungry one! Above all look confident and be PROUD...

Cafcass Cymru - North Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide expert child-focused advice and support, safeguard children and make sure their voices are heard in family courts across Wales so that decisions are made in their best interests. We may only become involved in a family law case when required by the court. We are not a legal service...

Cafcass Cymru - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide expert child-focused advice and support, safeguard children and make sure their voices are heard in family courts across Wales so that decisions are made in their best interests. We may only become involved in a family law case when required by the court. We are not a legal service...

Care for the Family - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are a national charity which runs events across the UK that would benefit couples, parents and those that are bereaved. Care for the Family has been supporting and encouraging families in the UK since 1988. We aim to strengthen family life & help those facing family difficulties. We hold...

Carers Trust North Wales - Crossroads Care Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Carers Trust North Wales Crossroads Care Services is the leading provider of emotional and practical support for unpaid carers and the people they care for across North Wales. We are a registered charity, and a network partner of Carers Trust which is a national organisation of local charities....

Cerebra - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and carers. Living with neurological conditions can make life very hard, not just for the child, but for their family too. We...

Cherish Wrecsam - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Cherish, a registered charity, is the parents support group linked to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Our aim is to provide help to parents - either when their babies are on SCBU or afterwards. This help can be in the form of financial support to enable parents...

Child Bereavement UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. We provide training to...

Child Bereavement UK Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. For more information or...

Child Brain Injury Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Every 30 minutes, a child or young person will acquire a brain injury. This could be the result of an accident, an illness such as meningitis or encephalitis, a poisoning, a stroke or a brain tumour. A brain injury has a devastating and life-long impact on the child and their whole family. Bones ...

Childcare Offer - Flintshire - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith To help working parents access affordable, available and accessible childcare all eligible families can apply for the funded Welsh Government Childcare Offer for Flintshire. The aims of the Offer are to increase economic growth, tackle poverty and reduce inequalities. The Offer online...

Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. We underpin our members’ work with essential support and representation: bringing them together across localities, disciplines and sectors to improve...

Children's Single Point of Access (SPOA), Wrexham County Borough Council - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Concerned about a child? If you know a child who is at risk of abuse or is being abused, it’s very important that you let the council or the police know. If the individual is in direct danger, call the Police immediately on 999. If not, telephone Social Services as soon as possible to share your ...

Choose2Change - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Choose2Change is a service to increase the safety of victims of domestic abuse through working with the perpetrator. The service can work with perpetrators in both one-to-one setting and a group setting depending on the individuals and their location. It is an intervention that includes...

CJD Support Network - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

CJD Support Network offers practical and emotional nationwide support for patients, families and professionals, affected by all strains of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The CJD Support Network offers: - practical and emotional support to individuals and families concerned with all forms of...

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs - North Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Clubs is the national organisation for Out of School Childcare Clubs in Wales and exists to help communities in Wales by promoting, developing and supporting quality, affordable Out of School Childcare clubs. We can help individuals, schools, existing childcare...

COMMUNITY CARS - Thursday@The Kettle Club Hub, PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

COMMUNITY CARS - need a lift?????........ PLAS MADOC Kettle Club Hub, to the Supermarket at the cost of £1 EACH THURSDAY 9:00am - 12:30pm

Connect Resolve - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Working with families to strengthen or reconnect relationships. Improving communication and helping parents to understand their child's behaviour. Enabling parents to co-ordinate their parenting styles. Working with just parents or the whole family. Also offers parent/child mediation.

Cry-sis Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cry-sis runs a telephone helpline that offers advice and support to families of sleepless, excessively crying and unsettled babies and young children. Callers are referred to a trained volunteer who has had personal experience of crying or sleep problems within their own family.

Cymryd Rhan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Cymryd Rhan is a charity formed in 1986 to promote and assist people in Wales who are vulnerable and disadvantaged by reason of their learning and/or physical disability, mental health or age. We support people to live their life in their way. We take a transparent and inclusive approach towards ...

Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide free and confidential support services to any adult who has or is experiencing domestic abuse. We can help explore the options available to you, provide a safe space to talk these through, including women only spaces, and support you to take any action you might wish to take. See...

Don’t Touch — Tell! Don't Drink — Think! - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Don’t Touch – Tell! and Don’t Drink – Think! continue to play an important role within the primary schools of North Wales promoting ‘keep safe’ messages with regards to drugs and alcohol awareness. It has been welcomed by schools as an important teaching resource in the promotion of health...

DROP IN SESSION Thursday@The Kettle Club Hub, PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offer a drop in service between 9am - 12.30pm, join us for a chat, toastie and relax

Enterprise Programme - King's Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Our programme kicks off with a free information session in your local area, and we'll tell you how we can support you and, if you're still keen, we'll also invite you onto our four-day interactive workshop. You'll get to meet other like-minded people and have the chance to tap into an business...

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team (EYST) - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team was set up in 2005 by a group of ethnic minority young people in Swansea. It aimed to fill a gap in provision for young BME people aged 11-25 by providing a targeted, culturally sensitive and holistic support service to meet their needs. Since then, EYST...

Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) BME CYP Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Funded by Welsh Government through the Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant, Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST Wales) are pleased to announce our new exciting BME CYP Project to support children aged 0 to 25 and their families who have additional or multiple needs....

F.A.S.T (First Aid Supplies And Training) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

First Aid Supplies and Training/F.A.S.T provides a professional First aid Service. With over 37 years of training and over 46 years of experience dealing with casualties. We train 7 days a week/evenings subject to min numbers and availability . We offer a reliable, appropriate and professional...

Families Affected by Imprisonment (FABI) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Families Affected By Imprisonment (FABI) within North Wales The FABI Project is working hard to highlight the impact imprisonment of a parent can have on children and young people, by raising awareness and collaborating with agencies The effects of a loved one going to prison can have a great...

Families Anonymous - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Families Anonymous is a world-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another's abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems. Families Anonymous has groups, spread throughout the country, which meet regularly. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend...

Family Friends - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Provide home visiting support for families who are pregnant or have children up to the age of 15 yrs, through the provision of trained volunteers and Family Support Workers. We Deliver Domestic Abuse programmes and a confidence building programme (Steps). We offer weekly sessions to improve...

Family Lives - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Family Lives is a charity that supports any family member with all aspects of family life including parenting. They can offer advice for mental health, self harm and a range of other issues which impact young people such as depression, body image and peer pressure. They can be contacted via the...

Faye Louise Pluralistic Practitioner - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

I'm a qualified pluralistic practitioner and a registered mental health nurse practising in Mid Wales, offering to help people find and balance change and acceptance. I understand that it's often a challenge to even make the decision to seek support, yet if you take that step, the benefits can...

Flying Start - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Wrexham Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme for children aged from 0 years up until their 4th birthday and their parents/carers, who live in certain parts of Wrexham. The aim of the programme is to help children to have the best possible start in life for their future growth and...

Forget-me-not Chorus Online Session - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our community: Supporting everyone living with dementia Are you looking for a group to support you as you face the challenges of dementia? Join us and hundreds of other people who understand. Membership is free, and no referral is needed. Our meetings take place every week, and are a relaxed,...

Groundwork North Wales Energy Advice and Guidance - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our team of expert energy advisors can help people increase their confidence and skills to make informed decisions regarding their energy use. Subject to eligibility requirements, we can help with tariff switching, deal with energy supplier issues, help to access discounts, suggest ways to...

Hand in Hand Parent Support Group, Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith A parent support group where parents can meet people sharing similar experiences, and offer support to each other. Ideal for parents looking for early support, and find activities and groups in the area which can support our children and families. A chance to hear about and meet new services...

Happy Faces - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Children's Charity - raises money for sick, disabled, disadvantaged children in North Wales.

Home-Start Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Home Visiting Service– Volunteers with an interest in helping children and families will be safely recruited and trained to offer practical and emotional support to families in their own homes. Family Group– twice weekly families with pre-schoolers will be supported in a nurturing group which...

Hope Support Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Hope supports young people aged 5-25 when a loved one has a serious illness such as cancer, Motor Neurone Disease, organ failure etc. We're available from the moment of diagnosis for however long we're needed, whatever the outcome for the patient. Our online support service is available across...

Idwal Family Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Offers 1:1 parenting support through generic parenting (referral needed by professional) and structured parenting workshops which parents can self refer to. More specialized support is available for parents who have experienced domestic abuse or substance misuse. The Family Aid Team aims to...

Kidscape - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. It can happen face-to-face or through cyberspace , and comes in many different forms. Our mission is to provide children, families, carers and ...

Kolourful Unique - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith ‘Kolourful Unique’ provides a safe and creative learning environment for children and students with additional learning needs who either attend school on a part-time basis or are unable to attend school at all, between the ages of 0-16 years.

La Leche League Breastfeeding - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide parent to parent support for all breastfeeding parents at every stage of their breastfeeding journey, via our helpline, through social media, online help forms and face to face local meetings. We believe that mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of...

LGBTQ+ Myriad Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Myriad Programme is a 8 week recovery programme for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We offer a safe space to chat, learn and support each other. During the programme, you will be supported to think about your background and upbringing in this cis/het dominant society and...

Lost for words - e-book for bereaved children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

#LostForWords is a new e-book created by Ben Brooks-Dutton with the Life Matters task force – a coalition of charities calling for better support for bereaved families. The free to download e-book is made up of advice and insights from children bereaved from infancy to teenage years, including...

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation - Inform young person - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform Young People Programme is an educational programme for young people in trouble with the police, their school or college for inappropriate use of technology and the internet including behaviour such as: Sexting Possession and/or distribution of indecent images of children Engaging in...

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation Wales - Individual early intervention for vulnerable or at risk families - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This programme provides educational intervention for a family identified by statutory or voluntary services as at risk, or as needing early intervention, with regard to child sexual abuse or exploitation (CSAE) but have not met the threshold for formal intervention or would benefit from...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK - Shore website - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK brings the Shore website to you, which aims to provide a safe space online for teenagers who are worried about sexual behaviour. Worried about sexual thoughts or behaviour? Are you worried about your own or someone else’s sexual thoughts, feelings or actions? We can ...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK and Ireland resources/website - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We work across Wales to ensure that parents, carers and professionals are as best placed as they can be to protect children from sexual abuse. Prevention is at the heart of our work. We work closely with local authorities, LSCBs, police, the government, the voluntary sector, families and...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation Wales - Public education sessions - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our public sessions include: Parents Protect - A session for parents/carers on the facts around child sexual abuse and our responsibility to prevent it. The session can be tailored with information to support families of children with additional needs. Professionals Protect - A session for...

Maternity and Neonatal Voices - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Maternity and Neonatal Voices is a multi-professional committee which brings together women and their partners who have had a baby recently and local people with an interest in improving the maternity services with midwives and doctors who work in maternity services in BCU. The purpose of...

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

MACS provides emotional and practical support to people born without eyes and partially developed eyes and their families. They put families who have been through similar experiences in touch with each other and for emotional and peer support, as well as organising events and activities to bring ...

Miles Dyslexia Centre, Bangor University - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Miles Dyslexia Centre today is active in all fields of dyslexia work: teaching primary and secondary school children; screening and assessment for dyslexia; supporting students with dyslexia within the University; training of teachers for work with dyslexic children; providing information on ...

National Autistic Society Wrexham Branch - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Wrexham Branch of the National Autistic Society provides support to individuals of all ages with autism, their immediate families and carers, and campaigns for better local services for those living with autism in Wrexham. We are a volunteer led branch, all of whom are a parent, family or...

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - Wrexham And Flintshire - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Welcome to Flintshire and Wrexham branch. NCT Branches are your local parent support network, helping you become. The branch is friendly and informal. Run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be. All our events are open to members and...

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the UK’s leading charity for parents, for your First 1,000 Days - right through your pregnancy, birth and beyond. From preparing for pregnancy to giving birth and the early years that follow, you can browse hundreds of free, evidence-based articles in our information centre. Antenatal and ...

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) began as a group of nurseries who came together to share good practice and ideas. In Wales, we have a thriving membership representing private day nurseries, with active member networks in local authority areas across the country, and an office in Conwy. ...

North Wales - National Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith NSPCC's vision is ending cruelty to children in the UK. We are inspired by a belief that we can make a difference for all children by standing for their rights, listening to them, by helping them when they need us and making them safe. To refer, contact waleshubadmin@NSPCC.org.uk to enquire...

North Wales Adoption Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Thinking about adopting? The North Wales Adoption Service is here to help you every step of the way. There are increasing numbers of children in the care of local authorities who cannot return to their birth families. These children now need permanent, loving families who can provide stability...

North Wales Breastfeeding Groups - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Across North Wales there are women and families like you, some who have been breastfeeding for a long time and others who are just starting to breastfeed. Link up and get tips and support through your local breastfeeding Facebook group and/or visit one of the local support groups.

NSPCC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We're the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse. We help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening. We're preventing abuse We work with families when they're going through difficult ...

Parenting Team - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith By supporting parents we are hoping to give children the best possible start in life. Parenting support is anything that helps parents in their important job of bringing up their children. This support might be information about child development, about local services, receiving advice and...

Parenting. Give it time - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith This website has been developed by the Welsh Government with the help of a range of organisations and professionals including psychologists, health visitors, academics and parenting experts. It is not intended to tell parents what to do, but to offer practical parenting information, tips and...

PISC-CIC Polish Integration Support Centre, Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

PISC is a social institution registered as a Community Interest Company. It was created by Anna Buckley. PISC provides a range of support to the Polish community in Wrexham and Chester, including: Free legal advice Education to children of Polish descent Translation service Notarial services...

Pregnancy in Mind - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Pregnancy and becoming a new parent is a time of change. You might feel stressed or alone, or maybe something just doesn’t feel right or as you expected. You don’t have to go through this alone, we are here to support you. What is Pregnancy in Mind? Pregnancy in Mind is group work programme for...

RAF Families Federation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The RAF Families Federation provides all RAF personnel and their families – Regular and Reserve, single or married – with timely and professional support, assistance and an independent voice regarding issues or concerns that they may have. We capture evidence on specific issues through our...

Restricted Growth Association (RGA) UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Restricted Growth Association (RGA) is a registered charity (No 261647) that provides information and support to people of restricted growth and their families. The RGA provides support to those experiencing the social and medical consequences of restricted growth (dwarfism). Our goal is to ...

Royal Society for Blind Children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

For over 150 years The Royal Society for Blind Children (formerly known as The Royal Blind Society) has been helping blind children and young people (age 0 – 25) live a life without limits. Our qualified and experienced Family Practitioners provide support to children, young people, and families ...

Same but Different: Cost of Living Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We know that there are many families affected by rare diseases and disabilities who are struggling with the cost of living crisis… and we want to help you. That’s why, working alongside our partners, we’ve created a list of resources to help you at this challenging time. We have also...

SANDS Stillbirth and neonatal death charity helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Founded in 1978, Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it wherever they are in the UK. Sands provides...

Ser Bach / Little Stars - Shine - Early Intervention Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Sêr Bach / Little Stars - Shine's Early Intervention Project. This service focuses on providing support, information and advice on / to: • Benefits, finances and funding • parents-to-be who have received an ante-natal diagnosis of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus • new parents, and...

Shine - North Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Shine provide specialist support, advice and information throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff. Shine's Support and Development workers can be contacted to provide...

Shine - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Shine provide specialist support, advice and information throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff. Shine's Support and Development workers can be contacted to provide...

Sibs - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Sibs is the only UK charity representing the needs of siblings of disabled people. Siblings have a lifelong need for information, they often experience social and emotional isolation, and have to cope with difficult situations. They also want to have positive relationships with their disabled...

SNAP Cymru North Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith SNAP Cymru provides FREE and INDEPENDENT information, advice and support for parents, children and young people who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities. We provide the following impartial, confidential and free services: Helpline Advice and Support Specialist Casework...

STAND North Wales CIC - Stronger Together for Additional Needs and Disabilities - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

STAND North Wales CIC is a Parent led organisation, which supports families with children, young people and adults with additional needs and disabilities in North Wales. We work with families and professionals and offer: A listening ear, training for parents and professionals, workshops for...

Staying safe away from home – a guide for parents - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Getting the balance right between allowing children their independence and ensuring their safety when away from home can be difficult. A guide produced by the NSPCC provides advice and practical tips to parents on judging if a child is ready to be out on their own and how to prepare them for...

Stop It Now! Family and Friends Forum - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We’ve spoken to hundreds of people who have been affected by someone close to them viewing sexual images of children online. Everyone is different but we know that many family members are deeply shocked and distressed by their family member’s behaviour, their lives maybe turned upside down, and...

Stop It Now! National Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and its prevention can anonymously call the Stop It Now! helpline. We encourage you to trust your gut and call, whatever your worry or level of concern. Our advisors can support anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s sexual thoughts,...

Stori- Domestic Abuse Services & Housing Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Stori is a housing association that provides accommodation and support to vulnerable people across Wales. We provide a tailored support package to each individual that we support. The range of support services that we provide include: - Temporary Supported Housing - Refuge and Safe Houses -...

Support After Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

SAMM is a national UK Charity (No 1000598) supporting families bereaved by Murder and Manslaughter. We also provide advice and training to many agencies on issues relevant to the traumatically bereaved. We believe that the support of others who share similar experiences is pivotal for the...

Supportline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

SupportLine offers confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with...

Supportline - Mens Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Suicide in England and Wales is 3 x times more common among men than among women and the single biggest killer of men under 45. Boys are often conditioned from an early age not to show emotion and taught to do so is a sign of weakness. When a boy grows into adulthood this conditioning can have...

Teulu Cymru: support for families in Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world but it can sometimes be the hardest. We’re here to help and hopefully make things that little bit easier. If you’re looking for information on childcare or financial support, Teulu Cymru can help. There’s advice from experts, as well as tips...

The Beaumont Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the largest and longest established transgender support group in the UK, and have developed a support network which has been at the forefront of the trans community since 1966! As well as being a support network, the society keenly promotes the better awareness and understanding of the...

The Compass Programme for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Compass Support for men that have been the victim in an abusive relationship. The Compass Programme is a specialist resource designed to help male survivors recover from their experience following self-acknowledgement of having been the victim in an abusive relationship. It provides a unique ...

The Down's Syndrome Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are Wales-wide organisation providing information, advice and support on all aspects of living with Down's syndrome. We provide support from pre-birth throughout life and have a range of specialist advisors and resources to help anyone with an interest in Down's syndrome. We have a...

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust believes that the deaths and trauma associated with ectopic pregnancy should be prevented or minimised and provides information and support to anyone going through this very difficult period of their lives. Ectopic pregnancy is a common, life threatening condition...

The Miscarriage Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Miscarriage is never easy. If you’ve been affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy, we hope this website will provide the information that you’re looking for. We hope that family, friends, colleagues and health professionals will find the site helpful too. We’re here to help ...

The Movement Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Movement Centre works with children and their families from across the UK to provide a unique, evidence-based therapy called Targeted Training. The children who visit The Movement Centre have Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), or other problems of movement control. A course of ...

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) addresses the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. We provide a free, confidential helpline for children of alcoholics and others concerned about their ...

THE PANTRY Thursday@The Kettle Club Hub, PLAS MADOC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offers people of the community the opportunity to purchase 10 items of food for £3, this is open to anyone, there’s no criteria to access this support and we run it throughout the day to ensure those people in work have equal access. This runs 10am -18.30pm each Thursday

The Respite Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We fund suitably qualified carers to take over so that the usual carer can take a well earned break. Most of our grants are for a few hundred pounds but we are happy to share funding with other sources. Please note that we do not fund the carers break, or anything associated with it, just the...

Tiny Tickers Think Heart - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Think Heart - Tiny tickers a better start for tiny hearts - Learn how to spot the signs of a heart defect in your new-born baby. We are a small national charity with a mission to improve the detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions, giving these babies a better start in life....

Together Achieving Change (TAC) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Together Achieving Change (TAC) process is a way of organising and co-ordinating extra help for children, young people and their families (between the ages of 0–25 years). It is for those who have a number of needs requiring preventative support. The process can be started by anyone who is...

Tommy's - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We’re the leading charity stopping the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. We work across the whole pregnancy journey, turning our research breakthroughs into new tests and treatments, campaigning for changes to national maternity care and...

Traveller Education Service, Wrexham County Borough Council - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Traveller Education Service works with children, young people and their families, schools and a range of professionals to promote high standards of attendance, engagement and attainment in education. The service supports schools and settings to improve the capacity of schools to meet the...

Triple P Family Transitions Online - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Family Transitions Triple P Online involves five online modules with videos and interactive activities that parents complete independently in their own time and at their own pace, from a computer, tablet or smartphone. The programme is designed for parents who are experiencing personal distress...

Tros Gynnal Plant Cymru (North Wales Advocacy Service) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We are Independent Professional Advocates who are here to listen to you and support you to make sure your voice is heard.

Ty Croeso Dawn Elizabeth House - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Tŷ Croeso is a home from home for parents, carers and families of sick babies and children at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Tŷ Croeso – which translates as ‘Welcome house’ is a six bedroomed house which provides overnight accommodation for the parents, carers and families of sick babies and children...

Ty Hafan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Ty Hafan provides specialist palliative care to life limited children and their families. We provide this care for children and young people up to the age of 18. Specialist palliative care may include end of life care, bereavement care, short break care, emotional support and outreach services....

Ty Ni Family Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Offers 1:1 parenting support through generic parenting (referral needed by professional) and structured parenting workshops which parents can self refer to. More specialized support is available for parents who have experienced domestic abuse or substance misuse. The Family Aid Team aims to...

UareUK - Refugee Hub Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The hub is: -Social space for people to meet and make new friends, support one another, practice informal English and feel like a human being rather than a label. -Signposting and support with making calls, filling in forms, where to get help, understanding letters and other non statutory/...

Understanding your baby - online course - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith ‘Understanding your baby’ is for everyone around a new baby: supporting you and the new arrival from birth to 12 months. This course gives you information about your baby's brain development and your baby's physical and emotional development. It shows how important your relationship with the...

Understanding your child - online course - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith It's great that you are reading this! 99 out of 100 parents who do this course find it helpful. How amazing is that? So start your journey now! Want to know a bit more about the course? Read on! 'Understanding your child' is an online course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children...

Understanding your pregnancy birth labour and your baby - online course - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith This course is for parents, grandparents and carers - for everyone in the new arrival's life who wants to access an antenatal course and build a strong, healthy relationship with the baby. It integrates the traditional information given on an antenatal course with a new approach to starting your ...

Understanding your teenagers brain - online course - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Find out what happens to the brain as a child hits adolescence in this SHORT course. See how this explains some of the changes in their behaviour that you've noticed.

Vesta - Specialist Family Support CIC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We offer specialist services for Polish families in Wales. Our support focuses on domestic abuse, parenting and mental health. British agencies can commission our specialist services to support Polish families within set deadlines and work with them more effectively to achieve positive results. ...

Warm Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Support households across Wales to become warmer, safer and healthier. We will deliver a package of interventions, tailor made to a households’ needs to ensure the root causes of the problem are identified and addressed. By providing free advice, guidance, support and awareness, Warm Wales will...

Wizzybug Loan Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Wizzybug Loan Scheme provides FREE fun, powered wheelchairs to disabled children aged 14 months. It's run by the national charity Designability. Children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and spinal muscular atrophy can learn vital movement skills, independence, spatial...

Words For Life - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This website Words for Life gives you an idea of what communication milestones your baby and child might reach as they grow. There are ideas for fun activities you can do together to help your children develop their skills. For Welsh language information go to the website of Mudiad Meithrin...

Working Families Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Working Families is the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We help working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and...

Wrexham And District Multiple Sclerosis Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offers information, help and support to people with MS, their families and carers. The Wrexham branch does have various weekly meetings, such as coffee mornings, lunch and pilates groups but those interested in attending events or joining the branch are welcome to see more and contact via the...

Wrexham and Flintshire FNF Both Parents Matter Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith A registered charity which offers advice, support and representation to parents (particularly non-custodials) in maintaining a sound parent/child relationship in divorce/separation. We're a shared parenting charity supporting those who face exclusion from the lives of their children. We also...

Wrexham Cultures Youth Project/ EYST Wales - Family Drop In - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Wrexham Cultures Youth Project is provided by Ethnic minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST Wales) and provides support and youth work opportunities for children and young people aged 10-18 living in Wrexham. Our BME CYP Project also supports families with additional or multiple barriers.

Wrexham Family Information Service - Drop In - Wellbeing Hub - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Wrexham Family Information Drop In Session Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and support is available to...

Wrexham Family Information Service - Drop In @ Rhos Library LL14 1AB - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Wrexham Family Information Drop In Session @Rhos Library LL14 1AB Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and...

Wrexham Family Information Service - Drop In @Chirk Library LL14 5NF - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Wrexham Family Information Drop In Session@Chirk Library LL14 5NF Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and...

Wrexham Family Information Service - Drop In @Overton Library LL13 0EE - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Wrexham Family Information Drop In Session@Overton Library LL13 0EE Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and...

Wrexham Family Information Service - Drop In@Cefn Mawr Library LL14 3AT - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Wrexham Family Information Drop In Session@Cefn Mawr Library LL14 3AT Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and ...

Wrexham Family Information Service (FIS) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Information, advice and guidance about: childcare and childcare costs, including the Childcare Offer for Wales; things to do; children's health; child safety; bullying; behaviour; parenting ; and much more. Friendly advice and support is available to help: - parents access the services they may...

Wrexham Info Shop General (For young people in Wrexham) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We offer info and advice Free and confidential service for all 11-25 year olds in Wrexham

Wrexham Wellbeing Portal - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Wrexham Wellbeing Portal is here to support children, young people, parents/carers and anyone who works with them by providing information, advice and support. The Wellbeing Portal can help with anything to do with family life, respite for children with disabilities, to help with benefits...

Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire WCD Young Carers - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith WCD stands for Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire. WCD is pronounced ‘wicked’. WCD Young Carers is a part of the Charity ‘Credu connecting young and adult carers’. At WCD Young Carers, we support young people 18 years and under that have a caring role for a family member and we listen to...

Your Space - Family Support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Family Support Service provides 1-1 support for your child and respite for you. This new bespoke service can include; - Going out for a fun activity -Joining an activity club session -Enjoying our sensory room -At a family event - Sit-in support at home