The following agencies offer information and advice on parenting and family issues. These agencies can also refer you to other appropriate helpful organisations.
KINGSTON'S NEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE OPENS
This
new and exciting joint venture between MKC & Surestart is now open
3 days a week. Coffee mornings on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9.30 a.m.
and afternoons 1.00 until 3.00 p.m..
It's for any family member with a child under five.
It's just beyond TESCO'S entrance in the courtyard on the left.
Phone 586472
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| MK PARENTING SERVICE | |
Provides information and support for parents
and Carers in MK, including FREE courses
and workshops | |
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Phone: 01908 258056
e-mail: Carmen.Kane@milton-keynes.gov.uk | |
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| PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE | |
Independant information,advice,guidance and support.
For Parents/Carers of a child with an identified
special educational need. | |
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Phone: 01908 254516
e-mail via: www.mkweb.co.uk/education/home.asp | |
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| CHATS COUNSELLING SERVICE | |
Counselling for young people between the ages of
6 to 14 years. at the City Centre Counselling Centre | |
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| Phone: 01908 231131 for an appointment | |
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| CONNEXIONS | |
An advice and guidance service for all young people
aged 13 - 19 and up to 25 for those with special
needs. Aims to ensure a smooth transition into adult
life. | |
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Phone: 01908 232808
Web site: connexionsmKOB.com | |
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| PARENTLINE PLUS | |
A free and confidential help and advice line, plus a range
of leaflets and publications available. | |
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Phone: 01707 630100 (24 hours)
Web site: www.parentlineplus.org.uk | |
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| CHILDRENS LEGAL CENTRE | |
Provides a wide range of information and legal advice
via its web site and telephone recorded information
service. | |
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Phone: 01206 872466
Web site: www.childrenslegalcentre.com | |
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| HOMESTART - UK | |
Provides support, friendship,and practical help to
families with children in their own home as well as a
range of groups for parents. | |
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Phone: 0800 0686368
Web site: www.home-start.org.uk | |
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| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ONE PARENT FAMILIES | |
| Information and advice for lone parents. | |
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Childcare link freephone: 0800 0960296
Web site: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Daycare Trust hotline: 020 78403350
Web site: www.daycaretrust.org.uk | |
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| RAISING TEENAGERS | |
Tips and advice on bringing up teenagers. Leaflet available
as a download free from the NPFI e-parents web site. | |
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| Web site: www.e-parents.org | |
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| CHILDLINE PROTECTION | |
A free national lepline for children of all ages who are
in trouble or in danger. Also information available on
child related issues. | |
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| Web site: www.childline.co.uk | |
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| DISABLED PARENTING | |
For disabled people who are parents and for their families,
friends and supporters. Information, advice and support. | |
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Phone: 07802 410450
Web site: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk | |
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