Parenting information

Parenting information

General

 

Extended Schools in Hertfordshire

Parentlineplus

Parentline Plus

Confidential, impartial advice and support line for parents . open 24x7

emailparentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
24 hour helpline telephone0808 8002222

Young in Herts

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 telephone01438 737500

Young in Herts

Family Information Service

Family Services Directory

Information, advice and support on the services available to families in Hertfordshire.

Office open Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.30

emailyounginherts@hertscc.gov.uk
telephone01438 737502 or 01923 471502

 

Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership

 

Home Start

Trained volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with 1 child under five.

Open Monday to Friday

telephone08000 686 368

 

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities

For children aged 8-13 years where there are concerns
about antisocial behaviour. Contact Emma Allen, Parenting Pathfinder Manager

telephone01992 555909 or 07876 475211

 

Child Support Agency

 

DCSF Parents' Centre

 

National Family and Parenting Institute

 

Netmums

 

Dadtalk

 

The Who Cares Trust for children & young people in public care

 

National Childbirth Trust

 

www.familiesonline.co.uk

Youth

Frank

Frank

Helpline which offers free and confidential advice about drugs all day, every day, and can refer you on to local drugs services.

telephone0800 77 66 00 

 

Youth Talk

Help for teens and parents of teens in St. Albans . open Monday to Friday

telephone01727 868 684 emailinfo@youthtalk.org.uk

 

Youth Connections

The information, advice, guidance and support service for all 13-19 year olds in England

telephone0800 389 3258 enquiries@connexions.hertscc.gov.uk

 

Barefacts

Talking to your child about sex and relationships.

got a teenager

www.gotateenager.org.uk

Gives parent-to-parent support, informal advice, useful information and a community of other parents

 

Next Generation

A magazine for parents of teenagers

Single parenting

 

Fatherhood Institute

Support for Dads

 

Relate

Counselling for people experiencing relationship difficulties, open office hours.

telephone 0845 456 1310 relate@nildram.co.uk

 

National Council for One Parent Families

 

Gingerbread

Website for lone parents

Child helplines

 

Childline

A helpline for children and young people to talk to people about their problems and concerns open 24x7

telephone0800 1111

 

NSPCC

Worried about a child call the NSPCC helpline

telephone0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk

 

Children, Schools and Families Call Centre

Concerns about a child at risk ? Line open 24/7

telephone0300 123 4043

Health and disabilities

 

NHS Direct

Telephone and e-health information services 24 hours a day direct to the public

telephone0845 4647

Link to SNAP website

Snap

A leading organisation that offers holiday play schemes to young people aged 3- 19 years who have learning disabilities of varying severity.

telephone07979 612363

 

Disabled Parents Network

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

 

The Parent Partnership Team

Information and support around special educational needs

Contact Helena Marks Parent Partnership Officer for St Albans and Dacorum

telephone01442 217 143

 

Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International

Offers information and support to disabled people during pregnancy and as parents

open office hours telephone0800 018 4730

 

Mencap

Works to gain support, education, housing, jobs, and recreational opportunities for people with learning disabilities

telephone01662 678422

 

ADD-vance

Supporting parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

telephone01727 833963

 

National Autistic Society Helpline

UK's leading charity for people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome.

telephone0800 0704004

Internet safety

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Childnet International

Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children

 

Think U Know

Internet Safety

 

Stop Text Bully

Bullying

Financial advice

 

Jobcentre Plus

Want to make a claim? Want to find a job?

telephone0800 055 6688 or 0845 606 023

 

Benefits Enquiry Line

General advice or information about benefits for disabled people

telephone0800 882 200

 

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

telephone01582 769 387

 

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.

telephone01442 400 232

 

Tax Credits

 

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