Parenting information
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Confidential, impartial advice and support line for parents . open 24x7
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Young in Herts Children’s Information Service Offers advice and details about children’s services and local Ofsted registered childcare providers – childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools, parent and toddler groups, holiday playschemes, before and after school clubs, plus more. Advice line |
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Information, advice and support on the services available to families in Hertfordshire. Office open Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.30
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Trained volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with 1 child under five. Open Monday to Friday
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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities For children aged 8-13 years where there are concerns
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The Who Cares Trust for children & young people in public care |
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Youth
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Helpline which offers free and confidential advice about drugs all day, every day, and can refer you on to local drugs services.
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Help for teens and parents of teens in St. Albans . open Monday to Friday
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Youth Connections The information, advice, guidance and support service for all 13-19 year olds in England |
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Talking to your child about sex and relationships. |
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Gives parent-to-parent support, informal advice, useful information and a community of other parents |
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A magazine for parents of teenagers |
Single parenting
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Support for Dads |
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Counselling for people experiencing relationship difficulties, open office hours.
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Website for lone parents |
Child helplines
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A helpline for children and young people to talk to people about their problems and concerns open 24x7
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Worried about a child call the NSPCC helpline
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Children, Schools and Families Call Centre Concerns about a child at risk ? Line open 24/7
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Health and disabilities
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Telephone and e-health information services 24 hours a day direct to the public
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A leading organisation that offers holiday play schemes to young people aged 3- 19 years who have learning disabilities of varying severity. |
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DPN aim to support disabled parents whether their disability be physical or sensory impairment, learning difficulties, mental health issues, long term illness, drug or alcohol dependance. Includes helpline and advocacy service and regular newsletter |
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The Parent Partnership Team Information and support around special educational needs Contact Helena Marks Parent Partnership Officer for St Albans and Dacorum |
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Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International Offers information and support to disabled people during pregnancy and as parents open office hours |
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Works to gain support, education, housing, jobs, and recreational opportunities for people with learning disabilities |
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Supporting parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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National Autistic Society Helpline UK's leading charity for people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome.
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Internet safety
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Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children |
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Internet Safety |
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Bullying |
Financial advice
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Want to make a claim? Want to find a job?
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General advice or information about benefits for disabled people
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Citizens Advice Bureau - St Albans and Harpenden Free, independent, impartial and confidential advice and information –including benefits, debt, housing , relationships , redundancy, consumer rights, stalbanscab@canet.org.uk
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Dacorum First Credit Union A savings & lending co-operative, owned and run by local volunteer (unpaid) members who serve anyone who lives or works in the Borough.
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