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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...

Amelia Trust Farm - GROW project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Amelia Trust Farm is a small charity and Care Farm based in Barry. We run an alternative education provision called the GROW programme. The GROW programme supports disadvantaged and vulnerable young people from across South Wales. Many of our young people struggle in mainstream education, and...

Ar Trac - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The project brings together a range of interventions, co-produced by local agencies with children and young people. Ar Trac’s suite of age-appropriate services can be tailored based on the individual needs and strengths of the child and their family. As such, the project and what it offers will...

AVP Wales (Building better relationships) - information Pack for organisations - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Information pack provides more detail about our workshops, who they are aimed at, how they work and how to access them. We are a small charity, based in Wales, We work in all areas of Wales. For more information please contact us at development.wales@avpbritain.org.uk

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...

Barnardo's School Based Counselling: Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Our Vale of Glamorgan School and Community Based Counselling Service provides counselling to young people aged 10-19 years old. Counselling is a type of talking therapy, where the young person can meet with a qualified Counsellor to explore their thoughts and feelings and to develop ways of...

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.

Beautifully Blooming - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

My name is Danielle and I am a certified Birth Doula, Antenatal Teacher, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and Aquanatal Instructor. My classes are based in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff. My services include antenatal workshops, birth and postnatal support, aquanatal classes, and breastfeeding...

Brain Tumour Support - Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Brain Tumour Support is here for anyone affected by any type of brain tumor, to help them deal day to day with the impact of diagnosis and treatment. Support is available through our Support Team (support@braintumoursupport.co.uk) and our Support Line - 01454 422701 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to...

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...

Cafcass Cymru - 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...

Cardiff and the Vale Parents' Federation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We offer a signposting service for information, events and services that will help the unpaid carers of people with a learning disability. We support families by holding information events, workshops social activities and training events. We also hold informal social gatherings and coffee...

Cardiff and Vale Integrated Autism Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Cardiff and Vale Integrated Autism service aims to help adults who are seeking a diagnosis of autism, adults with autism and the family and carers of individuals with a diagnosis of autism across the age range. The service will provide people with access to advice, support and assistance to...

Cardiff and Vale Integrated Family Support Team (IFST) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cardiff & Vale Integrated Family Support Team (IFST) supports the needs of vulnerable families in crisis across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are here to help support families where substance use, mental health and domestic abuse is having an impact on the welfare of children. We help...

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - BARRY: Department of Sexual Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Department of Sexual Health (DoSH) hold a weekly walk in clinic on Thursdays in Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AL. Services provided: Depo provera (contraceptive injection) walk in. 10 am - 12 pm Under 18s clinic (all sexual health and contraception excluding coils). 3 pm - 5 pm Please see...

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board – The Department of Sexual Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Department of Sexual Health (DoSH) provides all sexual health and contraception services. The majority of our clinics are appointment booked except for a dedicated under 18s drop in clinic. Please see our website for information on how to access an appointment,up to date information and a...

Cardiff Twins Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cardiff Twins and Multiple Birth Club members are families with twins, triplets, or more and expectant parents of multiples. Membership is by a yearly subscription. Established in 1983 we have over 60 member families with children ranging from a few months to 20+ years. We hold bi-weekly baby & ...

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...

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 and Families Cymru (St Giles Trust) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The overall aim of the project is to empower families to create positive futures for the children within their families we aim to break any cycles such as offending, poverty and unemployment. The project has 2 elements - firstly, we look at foundational issues such as homelessness, health,...

Children’s Autism Support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Children’s Autism Support Service (CASS) is run by Barnardo’s Cymru for Vale of Glamorgan's Families First. The service supports families with children aged between 5 and 18 years, whether they have a formal Autism diagnosis or not. Via online and face to face meetings, we offer information ...

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...

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.

Cost of Living Crisis - Citizen's Advice - Financial Wellbeing - Paying Bills - Debt - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Citizens Advice is an independent charity that provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice to the residents of the City and County of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. They offer help with debt, benefits, housing and more.

Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff and The Vale - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff & the Vale offer confidential one to one bereavement support to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff and The Vale offers: - Literature, advice and access to a free helpline 08088081677 - Email support at...

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.

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

Iaith Gwaith We work with children and young people from 6 - 18 years old. We support as many children and young people as we can who are not in crisis. We offer support groups and workshops: Monday 9:30am and 1:00pm - Therapeutic Parenting Group Monday 3:30pm - Inside Out Emotions group for children aged...

Direct Mediation Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide both private and Legal Aid funded family mediation in relation to both child arrangement and financial and property issues. For further information, please get in touch via 0330 043 6799 or at info@directmediationservices.co.uk

Direct Payments - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Direct Payments (DPs) is an alternative way of receiving a service from the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services. DPs give the service user more choice, control and flexibility over their care package, as they are able to decide when, where and by whom their care needs are met. DPs enable...

Earlybird and Earlybird Plus Parent and Teen Life Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NAS EarlyBird Plus is an 8-week support programme for parents/carers of children aged from 4 to 9 years old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. NAS Teen Life is and 6-week programme for parents/carers of children aged from 10 to 16 years old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...

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...

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 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...

Focused Childcare Support Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

• Places the child in registered childcare, the term before they commence their early education nursery place. Please bear this in mind when making a referral as a childcare setting may not be the most appropriate place for the child/young person you are looking to refer. • Is not designed to...

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,...

Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Fostering Wales team are responsible for recruiting, training, assessing and supporting foster carers in the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide care to children/young people who are referred to us from Social Services teams only. However, we accept applications to become foster carers from the...

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...

Huntington's Disease Support Group - South Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are a volunteer run support group for people connected to Huntington's Disease to gather together, share information and knowledge and support each other. Often people involved with HD can feel very isolated and that other people don't really understand what it means to have the disease, be...

KeyCreate CIC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Have fun with creativity! KeyCreate run completely accessible and enjoyable Creative Workshops for people of all ages with any disability in South Wales. They are well qualified and experienced in providing creative play through use of storytelling, music, drama, dance, movement and sensory...

KeyCreate Family Playgroup - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Open for business - please check our facebook page for updates. A warm and welcoming stay and play group for preschool and home educated children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions, and their families, friends, and carers. Run by specialists in play, disability,...

Kicks Count - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The aim at Kicks Count is to raise awareness of baby’s movements in pregnancy to reduce the UK’s stillbirth and neonatal death rate. There are lots of questions both mums and dads will have throughout a pregnancy. Kicks Count is a UK registered charity that aims to empower mums to be with...

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.

Letting the Future In - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Letting the Future In is a therapeutic service for children and young people aged 4-17 who have been sexually abused. Children and young people who have been abused can feel confused and upset about what’s happened to them but having the chance to explore their thoughts and feelings can be...

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...

Life - Linking Inclusive Families Through Social Events - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

L.I.F.E is a registered charity (July 2022) which was set up by volunteer parents who themselves have children with a disability and/or additional learning needs of their own. L.I.F.E is committed to supporting families residing in The Vale of Glamorgan and surrounding areas (currently 77...

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 for families of people who have offended online - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform programme supports partners, ex-partners, relatives and friends of anyone who has been arrested, cautioned or convicted for internet offences involving indecent images of children or sexual communication with children.

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation - Inform plus and Engage plus - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform Plus and Engage Plus programmes help people stop offending online. We work with people who have been arrested, cautioned or convicted for online offences involving indecent images of children or engaging in sexual communications with children.

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...

Mandy Scott - approved home childcare provider (Nanny) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Approved childcarers are self-employed, and work in their own home. They care for children from a few months old upwards, for part or all of the day. Charges are agreed between the parent and the childcarer, and will vary depending on the numbers.

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and 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 ...

Mini First Aid Cardiff and Newport - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Multi Award winning classes are delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style and give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. Mini First Aid offers a range of classes for all the family; parents, grandparents, carers and for children as young as three...

Muslim Youth Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. Our core service is a free and confidential Helpline, available nationally via the telephone, email, live chat and letters. The...

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. ...

National Insurance Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The helpline provides advice to young people between 16 and 20 years old who haven't received a National Insurance Number. If you need information about your National Insurance number, or need a letter confirming it, you can: - register for or log in to your personal tax account to view or...

National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NYAS provide confidential, professional independent advocacy services to children and young people who are known to the Vale of Glamorgan, who are: - Looked after. Advocacy support can involve issues such as: Contact with family, placement planning, disabilities, transition, short breaks,...

NYLO (Nutrition for Your Little One) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NYLO is a free 8 week programme that can help families feel more confident to provide a healthy, balanced diet for their child and help them to be a healthy weight. Over the 8 weeks the programme covers: - A healthy, balanced diet for young children - Correct portion sizes and healthy snack...

Odeon - Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The ODEON hold Autism friendly screenings which are mainstream films shown in a sensory friendly environment. Lights are low, sound is turned down, trailers are omitted and people can bring their own food, make noise and move around the cinema as they feel comfortable. The screenings are for...

Passenger Transport - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Provision of home to school transport for mainstream pupils and pupils with additional learning needs.

Penarth Food Pod - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Penarth Food Pod is a local food outlet that is open once a week on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm. Offering perishable and non-perishable food available as well as toiletries and hygiene products. The Food Pod operates on a pay as you can afford basis.

Period Dignity - Menstruation Help - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been supporting families to ensure period dignity for everyone within the Vale of Glamorgan regardless of their circumstances. Ongoing support has been provided and products are available via Schools, the Youth service, Libraries, Leisure Centres, community...

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...

Prevention Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Prevention Service aim to support and work with 8 to 17-year-olds who are considered to be at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour. Prevention Case meetings are made up of a number of representatives of different agencies (e.g. police, schools, health and social services) with the...

Professional Nanny - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

- Wrap around care - Homework help - Trained teachers asst - DBS checked - Gift for child on registration

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...

Rainbow Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Rainbow Group is a weekly term time only pop in a play session for children aged up to five who have additional needs. Rainbow provides a supportive environment for children and families to get together to have fun, access activities through the medium of play, share information and make...

Recovery Cymru Family and Friends Peer Support Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Family and Friends Programme at Recovery Cymru is a dynamic, peer-driven initiative crafted to support individuals with loved ones navigating the path of recovery. The programme is rooted in the lived experiences of our peers, ensuring that our support remains relevant, empathetic, and...

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 ...

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

Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them. Helpline: 0300 111 4000 – Our helpline is operated by volunteers all...

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 ...

Rubba-Bubba with Sarah - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Welcome to Rubba-Bubba Baby , where we offer a range of classes designed to enhance the bond between parents and their babies. Our classes include baby massage, baby yoga, messy play, and more. Led by experienced instructor Sarah, who has a background in primary education and a passion for...

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...

Schools Admissions, Vale Of Glamorgan Council - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We administer admissions to all community Primary and Secondary Schools, along with all state Nursery Units within the Vale of Glamorgan. Every child who is 3 is entitled to a part-time (2 1/2 hrs AM or PM per day) free place in a state nursery. Children are eligibile to begin Nursery Education...

Schools in the Vale - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Vale has a number of Nursery, Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary Schools, a 3-19 years School, Welsh-medium Schools and a Special School.

Sense Of Play Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The sessions are carried out in the family home on a 1:1 basis. Activities focus on play, interaction and child development. The sessions aim to support parents to recognise the different stages of their child's development and the role they play in enhancing this further. Sessions are up to 1...

Ser Bach / Little Stars - Shine Cymru - 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...

Shared Regulatory Services - Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The regional service has a dedicated safeguarding and investigation team that works to protect vulnerable residents from financial abuse relating to mass marketing scams, doorstep crime and unfair/rogue trading across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We respond to and investigate...

SHOT: Healthy Relationship Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The SHOT: Healthy Relationship Service is a project funded through the Families First programme in Cardiff and Children in Need in the Vale of Glamorgan; carried out by YMCA Cardiff. We provide young people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan with a tailored, specialist and confidential Sexual...

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...

Speech and Language Advice Line - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Speech and Language Therapist will be able to give helpful information about how talking develops and suggest activities which you can do to encourage play skills, understanding of language, using words and general communication.

STEPS Course for Dads and Significant Others - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The 10 - week course will support Dads and Significant Others to: - Feel more confident - Feel assertive and in control of your personal and family life - Recognise and overcome personal barriers - Understand how the mind works, and why we think in certain ways - Set goals for your future The...

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...

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

Team Around the Family is part of the Vale of Glamorgan's Early Help provision supporting Children, Young People (aged 0-18) and their Families, who may benefit from additional support to overcome difficulties and make positive changes. We will complete a Wellbeing Assessment to identify...

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...

Teulu Service (family) Hafod - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Teulu Service consists of 5 temporary RSL properties, floating support and drop-in services. Temporary accommodation: 5 units are dedicated to vulnerable families living in designated RSL properties. Support workers will provide a flexible model of support which is tailored to meet...

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 Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

COECT is a supportive community dedicated to empowering parents and professionals who care for children affected by adverse childhood experiences and neurodivergent characteristics

The Childcare Offer in the Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Childcare Offer for Wales is available in the Vale of Glamorgan. Funded childcare and nursery education starts the term after your child’s 3rd birthday and continues until your child starts full-time school. In the Vale of Glamorgan, the Childcare Offer is made up of: 12.5 hours of nursery...

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 Index for Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs (Vale) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Index is a record of children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs, living in the Vale of Glamorgan. By signing up to The Index families will receive regular information about new services, schemes, events and activities, via the newsletter The Index and regular...

The Intersensory Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

1. Adaptive Cycling Club in Jenner Park Stadium, Barry 2. Changing benches, and pool access for wheelchairs at Cardiff International Pool 3. All terrain beach wheelchairs at Barry Island 4. Adaptive Power Boat, BCWAC, Barry Waterfront, Monday, 11.30am til 3.30pm, May until September. 5....

The Junction - Pregnancy Loss Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Junction is a non-judgmental service that provides a caring and safe atmosphere for you to talk confidentially to one of our trained advisors. The Junction is a project of the charitable organisation HOPE Trust Cardiff. The service is available to anyone who is experiencing an unintended...

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 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...

Thrive Cardiff - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Thrive Cardiff is a support group for families that include a child/young adult with a disability. The group is organised and managed by volunteers. The families include children with a range of disabilities, including Autism, ADHD and Down Syndrome etc. It offers parents/carers the opportunity...

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....

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’re here to support you with any aspect of your pregnancy journey, no matter what your experience.

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...

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....

Vale Adaptive Cycling Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Vale Adaptive Cycling Club operates on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm - 4pm. Weather permitting. We run all year round. We have specialist adaptive bikes, trikes, tandems etc enabling young children, young people and adults with varying disabilities to access and enjoy the exhilaration of...

Vale Adaptive Power Boat Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Boat Club is operated from Barry Community Activity Water Centre. Provides power boat experiences for disabled children, young people and adults, who are wheelchair users or with limited mobility. The boat has drop-down bow and large open deck to accommodate wheelchairs. The boat club operates...

Vale Families First Advice Line - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Families First Advice Line provides advice and support to families that will enable them to resolve their concerns independently, or will assist in identifying appropriate services to be refer onto. Families First Advice Line will aim to: • Listen and provide advice on how you can meet your ...

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

We are a one stop shop for families in the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide information on childcare, activities for children and young people and family support services in the Vale. This includes: registered and unregistered childcare, parent & toddler groups, holiday schemes and leisure...

Vale Food Bank - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Vale Food bank is part of The Trussell network of 428 food banks, working to tackle food poverty and hunger in our local communities, as well as across the UK. We work in partnership with other organisations across the Vale who offer support of various kinds. These organisations can issue our...

Vale of Glamorgan Council - Beach Wheelchairs - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith All-terrain beach wheelchairs are available at Barry Island, giving more visitors the chance to get on to the sand at Whitmore Bay. Wheelchair access on beach. There are three beach chairs which are available for loan and are free to use. Users just need to show one form of photo ID such as a...

Vale of Glamorgan Adult Social Services (First Point of Contact) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide Information, Advice and Assistance, as well as Care and Support, to help people make informed choices in the maintenance of their wellbeing, independence and safety. We can discuss what matters to you and the different opportunities available in your community. Adult Social Care...

Vale of Glamorgan Flying Start - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide a variety of services to support parents to enable every child to have a flying start in life. This includes: - Funded childcare in a choice of settings for children from the term after their second birthday to the term after their third birthday 2.5 hours per day 39 weeks per year....

Vale of Glamorgan Long Term Care Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Vale of Glamorgan Long Term Care Service supports people who cannot meet their wellbeing outcomes without care and support. The service consists of: Social workers who undertake assessments, Social Care Officers who support in reviewing long standing care provision. The team works with...

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

Iaith Gwaith We support families with children between 0-18 across the Vale of Glamorgan in order to build on strengths and make positive changes, enabling parents to feel more confident in managing; behaviour, routines and boundaries. We also focus on promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting positive...

Vale Youth Speak Up - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Vale People First run a youth speak up group for young people (16 - 25) with a disability. The group is there to make friends, socialise, have their voices heard and speak up for their rights. Their current project is Climate First. We have guest speakers and hold events at our hub in the Bridge ...

Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We are one of five regional collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales responsible for: 1. Providing information, advice and undertaking training and assessments of all prospective adoptive parents. 2. Undertaking assessments of step parent and relative adopters. 3. ...

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...

YMCA - Vale Young Carers Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Vale Young Carers project provides respite (break), 1-2-1 support and advocacy for young carers living in the Vale of Glamorgan. Provides an opportunity to meet other young carers and to have some fun across The Vale of Glamorgan. Young Carers are young people aged 7 to 18 who help care for...

Youth Justice and Early support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Youth Justice and Early Support Service (YJESS) works with children and young people aged between 8 and 17 years who are taking part in, or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social or offending behaviour and the victims of their crime/behaviour. Our vision is to support young people to...