Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

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)

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...

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

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)

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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...

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)

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

‘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)

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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)

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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)

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.

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

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

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 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 ...

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...

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)

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

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

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 ...

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...

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

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)

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...

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