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.

T:  0808 802 0925

Webchat here:

Open Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays.

Mondays

• Helpline: 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 7pm
• Webchat: 12pm to 3pm

Tuesdays

• Helpline: 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 4pm
• Webchat: 12pm to 4pm

Wednesdays

• Helpline: 10am to 1pm, 4pm to 7pm
• Webchat: 12pm to 1pm

Thursdays

• Helpline: 10am to 12pm, 2-4pm
• Webchat: 12pm to 2pm