Useful links - Families and parenting
GENERAL
The Child Law Advice Line (CLAL) - freephone advice line for parents, carers, children and young people on a wide range of legal issues
Familyonwards.com - Jill Curtis 'helpsite' for parents and grandparents
Family Rights Group - Confidential advice to families whose children are involved with Social Services
Adfam - Charity supporting for families affected by drugs and alcohol
Home-Start - A national network of groups offering emotional and practical support by trained volunteers to families with at least one child under the age of five years.
Parentline Plus - charity supporting parents under stress and refers to sources of local support
Special Needs Family Fun - Special needs resources for families with disabilities
Keep Your Kids Safe - Info for parents on how to protect their kids online
Enuresis Resource and Information Centre - Bedwetting advice for professionals, parents, children and teenagers
AADFA - Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse. Charity offering help to families after fatal domestic abuse (homicide or suicide) and near misses.
LONE PARENTING
Gingerbread - Promotes the welfare of lone parents and their children
One Space - An organisation working to improve the lives of one parent familes in the UK and Europe. Find advice and information on all aspects of parenting alone, a lively online community supported by experienced single parenting specialists; low cost or free events for you and your family, plus online learning courses, including Assertiveness, Ways into Work and much more!
Single Parents UK - Advice and first-hand experience to help parents manage and enjoy life as a single parent.
SUPPORT FOR MUMS
Mumsnet - a website where parents and parents-to-be can share their know-how, with the aim of making parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, experience and support.
MAMA - Meet a Mum Association provide friendship and support to mothers and mothers-to-be
Match Mothers - Mothers Away From Their Children
Netmums - Local network for mums with a wealth of information on being a mum or dad in your home town.
Horsesmouth - Mentoring site where users can give and receive confidential advice.
ABDUCTION
Reunite, Advice and support for parents whose children have been abducted, or if they fear abduction by a former partner.
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