Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

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.

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...

Amser Mental Health Carers Grants - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Amser supports unpaid carers to access personalised, flexible and creative short breaks. It will provide breaks that improve carer resilience and wellbeing and support the sustainability of the carer’s caring relationship. Amser, Welsh for ‘time’, is part of the Short Breaks Scheme for unpaid...

Anti-Bullying Torfaen - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Advice to children and young people, parents and carers and professionals on bullying.

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)

Every day we provide essential support to children, young people, parents and carers via our extensive range of services and partnerships in Wales. Our purpose is clear - changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people, and families are safe, happy, healthy, and hopeful....

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

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) 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...

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

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...

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...

Cerebral Palsy Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a specialist therapy centre and registered charity. We provide individually tailored therapy for children who have cerebral palsy and other allied neurological conditions. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for children so that they can participate in everyday life ...

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)

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...

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

Choose 2 Change 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...

Circle of Security Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

It gives you a new way of thinking about your child and identify their cues that tell us what they need from us that makes them feel loved and cared for. Each session is 2 hours over 9 weeks. A creche is provided

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

Working with families to strengthen or reconnect relationships between parents and children. Improving communication and understanding behaviour. Working with just one person or the whole family. Also offers parent/child mediation.

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

CoramBAAF is the leading membership organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care by supporting the agencies and professionals who work with them. CoramBAAF focuses on supporting and developing all areas of permanency in the UK - adoption, fostering, kinship...

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.

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

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

EWOs work closely with schools and families to resolve attendance issues. They support children and families when pupils are experiencing difficulties in school or welfare issues are disrupting a child’s education. EWOs will investigate the reasons behind school absence and can advise families...

ELKLAN 'Let's talk With Your Baby - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Learn about eye contact, shared attention, exploring textures, singing and enjoying music, water play, turn taking, exploring and moving and baby massage.

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...

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...

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

Families First is a Torfaen wide project and works across 5 main strands, these include; Early Years Disabilities Youth Support Family Achievement Programme (FAP) Bron Afon Aspire Home Family Links

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

The Family Liaison Officer Role is to support and help families living in Gwent who have a child or young person who is undergoing diagnosis or has a diagnosis of a disability or developmental difficulty. we can provide help, support and signposting with matters such as: • Liaising with health ...

Family Links Nurturing Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

To help parent/carers understand and manage feelings and behaviour, while becoming more positive and nurturing in their relationship with their children and each other. Each session is 2 hours over 11 weeks. A creche is provided.

Family Links Workshop - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offering strategies to deal with the challenges children can bring so that you can have a calmer, happier family life. Each session is 2 hours over 4 weeks. A creche is provided.

Family Mediation Cymru - Cwmbran outreach office - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are specialist family mediators offering high quality, professional mediation across South East Wales. Family mediation is a process in which an impartial mediator helps divorced or separated people to make decisions about their children, finances and property. A trained mediator has a...

For Dads by Dads - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Through Torfaen Sports Development team and expert partners we are offering help and support for new and expecting dads within Torfaen. Its a 10 week Free programme covering a range of different areas and topics. Also, a chance to meet dads within the area.

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,...

Fosterline Wales - The Fostering Network in Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are the essential network for fostering, bringing together everyone who is involved in the lives of fostered children. Fosterline Wales, is our high quality, bi-lingual information and advice line for current and prospective foster ...

Fusion Torfaen and Caerphilly - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Fusion is an innovative intervention that aligns and focuses resources, services and programmes from a wide range of sectors and organisations, enabling them to directly support people across Wales.

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...

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...

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

Kinship is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in children’s lives – especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances. We do this because we want to make children’s lives better.

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...

Look National Federation Of Families With Visually Impaired Children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

LOOK provides practical help and advice to families and carers of visually impaired children. Help is also given with claims to the education statementing process and personal support. LOOK also has an advocacy service. LOOK is happy to give talks to any groups. They hold information on specific ...

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...

Maternity Action Rights Advice Line - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Maternity Action was established in 2008 and is the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, partners and young children – from conception through to the child’s early years. We won’t give up until every pregnant woman, new...

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

NYAS provide confidential, professional independent advocacy services to children and young people who are: - Looked after. Advocacy support can involve issues such as: Contact with family, placement planning, disabilities, transition, short breaks, support to attend LAC reviews, access to legal ...

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

Free mental health group support for parents-to-be to find space for whatever they’re feeling. Expecting a baby can cause complicated feelings. Pregnancy in Mind can help.

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

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...

Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

You'll have knowledge of other parenting support you can access and learn about family wellbeing, how you and your child interact and their development.

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

For families with children who are between 1-3 years to encourage their toddlers language, social and emotional development.

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

Pregnancy in Mind (PiM) is a virtual group work programme and is a chance for parents-to-be who have low-level depression and anxiety to gain support and learn self-help techniques to help them through their pregnancy. This programme is for parents-to-be who are 12-26 weeks pregnant and known to ...

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 ...

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

The Royal Society for Blind Children provides support for Children and Families across Wales. We offer a range of services to vision impaired young people and their families. These include: Family Practitioners across Wales dedicated to offering practical and emotional wellbeing support to the...

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...

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...

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...

Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru is a Welsh Local Government Association programme initially funded by the MOD’s Education Support Fund and funded by Welsh Government from 2019. The SSCE Cymru mission is to provide the best possible educational support to Service children in ...

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...

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

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

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

The Duchenne Family Support Group supports families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy by publishing a free quarterly newsletter, and arranging events and holidays to bring families together for mutual support, advice and companionship.

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 challenging period of their lives. Ectopic pregnancy is a common, life threatening condition...

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...

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.

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

We provide free and impartial information on a wide range of quality and affordable childcare for families, such as finding a nursery or playgroup, as well as other children and young people’s services available in Torfaen. As well as holding information on all the registered care within our...

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

Flying Start is funded by the Welsh Government and consists of 4 main elements: Extra Health Visiting & Midwifery Service Playgroup/Childcare place for 2-3 Year Old Children Access to Parenting Groups Support for your child’s speech, language and communication

Torfaen Nursery / School Admissions - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Information and guidance on school admissions for parents and carers of children 3-16 yrs.

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

Provide play support to children with varying disabilites to access play clubs, half term, summer playschemes, weekend respite sessions , easter and christmas stay and play sessions, cinema club, farm club

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

Information and guidance on school transport for parents and carers of children aged 4-16 yrs.

'Welcome to the world' Ante natal group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Meet other mums and dads, share the journey, give each other support and make new friends. Each session is for 2 hours and takes places over 8 weeks.

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...

Wriggly Woos Cwmbran - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This is a stay and play group for families who’s child is starting the process of being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorder. (ASD)The age range we work with is approximately 18 months - 4 years.

Wriggly Woos Penygarn - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This is a stay and play group for families who’s child is starting the process of being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorder. (ASD)The age range we work with is approximately 18 months - 4 years.

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

Provide day respite and Personal Assistance Service (PA) in Cardiff and Gwent.

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