Links
Below are links and contact information for information on a variety of topics
that may be helpful to you. Select a category from the list below to jump to the relevant resources.
To suggest a new link, please contact us.
- Advice
- Courses
- General-parenting
- Fathers
- Grandparents
- Lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transexual
- Disable
- Adoption/fostering
- Black-and-ethnic-minorities
- Healthy-lifestyle
- Safety
Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau
The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights
direct.gov
Money, tax and benefits
direct.gov
General advice on tax credits, etc for parents
The Housing Debt Helpline Wales
The Housing Debt Helpline Wales offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult to meet their mortgage or rental payments. The helpline is operated by Consumer Credit Counselling Service, a registered charity that provides free, independent, confidential and realistic advice to people in financial difficulty. It has been part-funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and is supported by the Wales Co-operative Centre.
parentlineplus
So how can you help your children and grandchildren best, and enjoy being a grandparent?
Sue Hurrell newspaper article
Sue Hurrell newspaper article
Courses
cardiff.gov.uk
Adult and Community Learning opportunities are offered in a wide range of locations across the Cardiff area.
learndirect
Lets you learn what you want, where you want, and at a pace that suits you
General-parenting
bbc
bbc parenting
Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international
Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international (DPPi) is a small UK based registered charity, controlled by disabled parents, which promotes better awareness and support for disabled people considering, during and after pregnancy and as parents
ForParentsByParents
just honest advice
ifanc
A site developed for and by Children, Young People, Families and Professionals working together in Cardiff
Mae Clybiau Plant Cymru
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs is pleased to announce a successful application ... At Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs, we would love to hear from you
mumsnet
"the country's most popular meeting point for parents" (The Times).
netmums
A family of local websites set up and run by mums (hence the name, but of course dads and anyone involved in caring for young children are welcome too!).
parentlineplus
because instructions aren’t included
practicalparent
Practical Parenting Advice is a FREE one-stop resource for parents and professionals wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships.
rospa
Registered charity concerned with safety at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools and in leisure/water activities
Wales Pre-School Playgroups Association
The community based, family focused and totally open approach adopted by the Association is central to our ethos. Our responsive Regional teams are very much part of the communities they serve
Fathers
dads-uk
news and information site dedicated to giving a voice and support to all people interested in fathers' rights
fatherhoodinstitute
The UK's fatherhood think-tank
homedad
support group dedicated to helping dads who are staying at home to bring up their children
Grandparents
grandparents-association
advice and information line, publications, support groups, and Grandparent and Toddler groups
grandparentsplus
supporting grandparents and extended families in caring for children
mentorfoundation
….grandparents who are bringing up their grandchildren, so that they can help protect their grandchildren from developing problems with drugs and alcohol…
Lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transexual
newfamilysocial
This is a gay adoption resource and a private group for LGB adopters, and those taking their first steps towards adoption.
pinkparents
We offer a range of support services and social activities for all LGBT families
Disable
Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation
Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation is an organisation set up by parents and informal carers of people with learning disabilities in Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan.
Contact A Family
Charity helping families caring for disabled children. Site includes an index of specific conditions and rare disorders.
Face 2 Face – the one-to-one befriending service for parents of disabled children
Would you like to talk to another parent who understands what you are going through and can offer emotional and practical support?
Face 2 Face schemes operate across the UK. Anyone living in the area, whose child has been recognised as having a long-term disability, may use their local scheme. It is not necessary for a diagnosis of any condition to have been made.
If there is no scheme in one particular area, we can offer an email or telephone service to link parents with our trained parent befrienders.
For details of a group near you, or for further information, please call us on 0844 800 9189.
National Autistic Society
Helps people in the U.K. with autism and Asperger syndrome to live their lives with as much independence as possible.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.K., providing information and selling equipment and publications
Royal National Institute for the Blind
Challenge the disabling effects of sight loss by providing information and practical services to help people get on with their own lives.
Adoption/fostering
adoptionuk
adoptionuk
British Association for Adoption and Fostering
National membership organisation in the U.K. for professionals and organisations working in adoption, fostering, and child care.
newfamilysocial
This is a gay adoption resource and a private group for LGB adopters, and those taking their first steps towards adoption.
The Fostering Network
Home page of the Fostering Network. ... The Fostering Network is the UK's leading charity for everyone with a personal ... Fostering provision for looked after
Black-and-ethnic-minorities
blackparentnetwork
resource to support black parents by providing them with information about parenting issues
Healthy-lifestyle
cardiff.gov.uk
There's always something new to do in Cardiff, whether you're a first-time visitor or a life-long resident.
direct.gov.
General advice on health and wellbeing
eatwell
For advice on healthy eating
Safety
Bullying
CHILDREN in Cardiff are getting a new anti-bullying strategy tomorrow. The Cardiff Against Bullying team have joined up with 101, a non-emergency
Cardiff Womens Aid
The Cardiff Women's Aid logo is copywrited and is not to be used under any ... Cardiff Women's Aid is a Registered Charity (516608) and a Company Limited by
roadsafety
Road safety advice, resources and initiatives
