Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

Cwm Golau Integrated Children's Centre - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Integrated Children’s Centre provides education, care, Family Support & Health Services. It serves as a model of excellence delivering Integrated Children’s Services for children / families bringing together mainstream statutory, voluntary & private services in a cohesive and comprehensive...

(FAMILIES FIRST) - Youth Support Team - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Youth Support - this is part of the Families First/ Flying Start Programme. The Youth Support team provide support to young people aged 10-18 and their families on a one to one or group (Resilience) basis. Factors that may cause a young person to need targeted support include: Emotional support, ...

(FAMILIES FIRST) - Barnardo's Family Support Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Family Support is part of the Families First/Flying Programme and aims to provide Flying Start eligible families to develop parent skills and the confidence to enable them to support the physical, emotional and educational development of their children so that the whole family can enjoy more...

(FAMILIES FIRST) - Early Language Development - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Early Language Development is part of the Families First/Flying Start Programme and aims to provide non Flying Start families with early language development support. • Little Stars – An early sensory based programme to promote early communication for parents/carers with babies under 4 months...

(FAMILIES FIRST) - Parent Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Parent Support Service is part of the Families First /Flying Start Programme and is here to give advice, tips, information and guidance on your child’s development. It aims to enhance positive family experiences, improve parent-child and parent-parent relationships and increase their...

(FAMILIES FIRST) - The-Exchange - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Exchange- is part of the Families First/Flying Start Programme The-exchange support the psychological and emotional well-being of children, young people and families through counselling and focused interventions. The-exchange provides counselling for those aged 5-10 yrs and young people...

(FAMILIES FIRST) Enhanced Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Enhanced Health is part of the Families First/Flying Start Early Years Pathway and aims to work with families with children age 0-7yrs. Support will be offered to families whose needs are mainly health related. The programme can provide information and support on behaviour management, routines...

(FAMILIES FIRST) Homestart – Peer Support Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Peer Support Project is part of the Families First/ Parent Peer Support is a vital element for contributing towards building strong, together communities. Enabling parents to come together in a safe and environment, having a voice in services to meet their needs and achieve a real difference....

(FAMILIES FIRST) Primary Emotional Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Primary Emotional Health is part of the Families First/Flying Start Programme. It will provide support and advice on children and young people's emotional and mental health needs, perform initial assessments for ADHD and ASD, undertake crisis planning for risky behaviour and also support...

(FLYING START) - Early Years Enhanced Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Early Years Inclusion is part of the Flying Start Programme. It aims to provide support to children aged 2-4yrs with additional learning needs to access community based pre-school provision. Our aim is to ensure children with Additional Learning Needs are supported at the earliest possible...

A.S.D. Rainbows - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide support and early intervention for families and children with social communication challenges/Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We provide pre school nursery sessions, parent and child group, after school provision and some 1-1 work when needed.

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...

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

A.S.D Rainbows is a charity that aims to support children with Autism and their families by providing early intervention for young children. A.S.D Rainbows will support families with children who are diagnosed or going through assessment for Autism or any other related disorders such as A.D.H.D. ...

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....

Barnardo's Merthyr Families: Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This is an authority wide provision funded through the Families First and Flying Start programmes. The service provides Flying Start eligible families opportunities to develop parent skills and the confidence to enable them to support the physical, emotional and educational development of their...

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

Barod provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by substance use. Our approach is based on harm reduction principles and we deliver evidenced-based psychosocial interventions to those that access our services. We also deliver digital, online services, including a Live Webchat Service ...

Behaviour Support Hub - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Struggling to cope with your child’s behaviour? Don’t know where to turn to next? Like to know more about your child’s diagnosis/ possible diagnosis? Or just want to talk to like minded parents/ carers in a friendly confidential group? WE OFFER Practical support and advice, regular speakers,...

Behaviour Support Hub - Parent Support Group - Pontypridd - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Struggling to cope with your child’s behaviour? Don’t know where to turn to next? Like to know more about your child’s diagnosis/ possible diagnosis? Or just want to talk to like minded parents/ carers in a friendly confidential group? WE OFFER Practical support and advice, regular speakers,...

Behcet's Syndrome Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Behçet’s syndrome (now known as Behçet’s disease) is a chronic condition caused by disturbances in the body’s immune system. The society aims to provide information and support for people in the UK with Behçet’s disease and for those who care for them. They offer a telephone helpline service, a...

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...

British Gas Energy Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The British Gas Energy Trust, incorporating the Scottish Gas Energy Trust, is an independent charitable Trust funded solely from donations from British Gas. The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty, with a particular focus on fuel poverty. The Trust helps families and individuals...

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

Buttle UK is named after Reverend Frank Buttle, a remarkable man whose hard work and personal sacrifice helped to establish our grant programmes, which have been helping children and young people in need across the UK since 1953. Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young...

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...

Cancer Research Uk - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cancer Research UK will work alone and in partnership with others to achieve the following objectives: - to carry out world-class research into the biology and causes of cancer; - to develop effective treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer patients; - to reduce the number of...

CDH UK – The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Charity (CDH) supports anyone affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), provides information on the condition, raises awareness, promotes and supports research & study into the cause prevention & treatment of CDH. We hold annual ‘get togethers’ to...

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 ...

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

Charis works across a wide variety of sectors supporting our clients to effectively manage their charitable funds. Our passion for providing maximum benefit to both our clients and their beneficiaries means we constantly strive for new ways to make a positive impact. We take a creative and...

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...

Children Looked After - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Children Looked After is a term used to describe children and young people who are looked after by their Local Authority - children who are often described as 'in care'. There are lots of reasons why children and young people become Looked After. Every case is different, sometimes parents are...

Children with Disabilities Team - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Children with Disabilities Team supports children and young people under 18 with complex disabilities, and their parents or carers to maintain a family life in their home community using a range of support services.

Children's Care Services - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We work in partnership with a range of organisations to provide services to those who need it. Together we have a duty to provide an information, advice and assistance service to Merthyr Tydfil residents to improve the well being of people who need care and support.

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...

Comets and Rockets - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

One to one support, play therapy and group programmes to support children and young people aged 3-15 yrs who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic abuse. Support for parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on their child and programmes to build attachment. Comets and Rockets is...

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.

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

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...

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

Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country. We have been building stronger families since 1869, and today work with over 45,000 families through over 135...

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

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, we provided 88,407 grants and services worth over £33 million to families across the UK. We believe that all families raising disabled or...

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

A not-for-profit (mainly voluntary) organisation which helps parents and carers of children with special needs of any kind to find solutions to practical problems. Offer a free service to locate and supply toys, clothes, developmental aids, etc. adapted for children with special needs. Also...

Focal Point Community Care Tonyrefail - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Community outreach for adults, children and families. Achieved with a heart that wants to make a difference to individuals and our community.

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,...

Fostering - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Merthyr Fostering supports a network of foster carers who are trained, approved and supported to care for children and young people from Merthyr Tydfil. We also inform and guide people who live locally and are interested in becoming a foster carer for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. If...

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 ...

HENRY Healthy Families Online Programme - parents & carers in Merthyr, Rhondda & Bridgend - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Everyone wants the best for their children, but it can be hard to know what to do as a parent in the early years. That’s where HENRY comes in. The HENRY Healthy Families: Right from the Start programme is running locally. Join the thousands of families across the country who have benefited from...

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...

How do I access Care and Support for myself or someone else? - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. •More information, advice and assistance will be available •Assessment will be simpler depending on the level and complexity of your needs •Carers have an equal right to be assessed ...

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...

IRIS (Identification and referral to improve safety) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

IRIS is a GP based domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme funded by Cwm Taf Morganwwg University Health Board. Core areas of the programme are training and education, clinical enquiry, care pathways and an enhanced referral pathway to specialist domestic...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

The Merthyr Tydfil Family Centre provides a range of services designed to enable families to increase their level of functioning, using a holistic approach that allows the possibility of sustainable change. The work is outcomes based and responsive to the needs of the service users.

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

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

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 ...

Mothers Matter community home support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Mothers Matter provide a service where we go out to parents within their home who are struggling with isolation and loneliness. We carry out a needs assessment form to identify risks and needs. Our aim to work with mums and dads to get out more within their communities and make friends

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 Deaf Children's Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We represent all deaf children and young people and their families, regardless of their level of deafness or communication approach. We provide...

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

We help families in conflict, especially those divorcing or separating. With over 40 years' experience providing expert, professional family mediation services, we work in over 500 locations across England & Wales. Family mediation is quicker and more cost-effective than heading to court. It...

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.

NYAS - (National Youth Advocacy Service) - Rhondda Cynon Taf/Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NYAS provides a range of rights based services for children, young people and vulnerable adults. We made the decision to extend our services to include vulnerable adults because we recognised that some of the challenges facing children and young people do not disappear when they become adults.

Out of Hours Social Services Support - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an emergency social work service for urgent situations which arise outside of normal office hours and cannot wait until the next working day for an assessment of the risk and provision of services. The service is available to the public and professionals...

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...

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...

Reach Charity Ltd - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

REACH is the leading charity providing support and information to parents and their children affected by upper limb difference. It is a friendly, caring place offering fun activities to encourage Reach children to aim higher.

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 ...

ROSPA Child Car Seats - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child car seat that is suitable for their weight and size, and is correctly fitted in the car. This website will help you to: - Understand the different types of child car seats - Choose the most suitable child car seats for your children -...

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...

Safer Merthyr Tydfil - Domestic Abuse Resource Team - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Safer Merthyr Tydfil Domestic Abuse Resource Team (DART) offers confidential, practical and emotional support to female and male survivors of domestic abuse age 16+. DART works with survivors to formulate individual safety and support plans tailored to the risks you are facing and the needs...

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...

Sensory Room & Immersive Room - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach is home to a state of the art Sensory Room. It is full of wonderful and exciting equipment and play activities suitable for all ages and those with Additional Learning Needs. The room features bubble tubes, soft play, interactive wall panels and...

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...

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...

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 ...

Supporting Young People Leaving Care - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed and constantly striving to improve outcomes for our young people who are leaving care, and to successfully fulfil our role as corporate parents to enable our young people to make a successful transition to independent living.

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...

Teen Info On Cancer (tic) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

If you are a young person who is living with cancer, there is information and support especially for you. Teen Info On Cancer (tic) provides information, advice and support for teens about cancer. Much of the help is via other young people who have or have had cancer. You can either email or...

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 Approval of Home Childcare Providers (Wales) Scheme 2021 - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Welsh Government established the ‘Childcare at Home Voluntary Approval Scheme’, sometimes referred to as the “Nanny Scheme” in 2007 as a voluntary scheme, administered by us on the Welsh Government’s behalf. Amongst other things, inclusion within the scheme enabled parents using an approved...

The Beresford Pregnancy Counselling Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Beresford Centre is a registered charity offering free impartial and confidential counselling to women and their partners in dealing with an unexpected pregnancy and in all situations of pregnancy loss (post termination, miscarriage and still birth, and cot death).

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 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 National Crime Agency Education - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. We do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.

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. It offers parents/carers the opportunity to meet on a social basis, with other families ...

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....

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

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. ...

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

Wikivorce is a well-respected social enterprise, dedicated to delivering free access to the information, support and advice people need following the breakdown of a serious relationship. Our free helpline (0800 44 66 88 44) is open Monday to Friday, our expert advisors available from 9am to...

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...

YoungMinds Parents Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide free, confidential advice to all parents and carers of young people aged 0-25. Our advisers are equipped to support you with anything that your child is going through. Including school avoidance, behavioural challenges, worry, ADHD, low mood and much more. Our service provides free,...

Merthyr Tydfil Family Information Service

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