Adviceline 0808 278 7930 (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm)

Key organisations helping with children

Information on a range of topics including childcare, education, support for children with additional needs, family finance and more.

The Child and Family Court Advisory and Support Service is a government body who look out for the wellbeing of children involved in family court proceedings. Their website provides guides for parents, children and professionals to help prepare for court, as well as resources and links to organisations that can help.

Up-to-date guidance on all aspects of living together as a family, from children and young people, to divorce and separation. They have guides on a wide range of issues, including parent-teenager relationships, cyberbullying, mental health, discipline and sexuality.

T: 0808 800 2222

Online chat here – available Mon-Fri 10.30am-9pm

Gingerbread is the UK’s leading single-parent charity. They offer advice and assistance on a range of issues including benefits, child maintenance, child care, contact arrangements, housing, separation and work. Gingerbread also run single parent forums and support groups.