Directory of Services for Children, Young People, Families and Practitioners in Warrington

4Children is the national children’s charity – for children and young people, 0-19. 4Children works with Government, local authorities, primary care trusts, children’s service providers, and children and parents to ensure joined up support for all children and young people in their local community.

Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. We aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.

A media company that specialises in developing engaging and interactive materials that help people learn and develop.

Barnardo’s work directly with children, young people and families – services include counselling, fostering and adoption, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.

Advice on parenting including fostering and adoption, bullying, giving birth, financial help for working parents.....

The official website for Cheshire Constabulary.

0845 300 3900
9 out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits. We can tell you which tax credits you are entitled to and the amount you may get.

020 7278 8222
CRAE is an alliance of over 380 voluntary and statutory organisations committed to the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

0808 808 3555
Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition. We also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis.

020 7840 3350
We have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We provide key information and factsheets about childcare.

The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.

The Department for Work and Pensions is here to promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services.
We help people to achieve their potential through employment, so that they are able to provide for their children and to work and save for secure retirement.

Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and provides information on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.

08702 410 450
DPN provides information, advice and peer support to disabled parents, their families and supporters. We campaign on a local and national level to improve services for disabled parents. We also provide training and workshop facilitation to social and health professionals.

Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.
The programme places better outcomes for children firmly at the centre of all policies and approaches involving children's services.

Families Matters Institute is a Christian-based educational charity specialising in research and training to strengthen marriage and family life.

Are you parenting a new family? Your online Health Visitors can help. Our website will help you access advice & information easily

020 7424 3460
The Family and Parenting Institute is a charity aiming to improve the wellbeing of children and families in the UK. We are a catalyst for change, working to make the voices of families heard.

Netmums, as a social network is the biggest source of support and advice for mums in the UK. Uniquely, it is locally based, connecting parents with each other and with services within their local area.

Reliable health information for you and your family

0845 640 4040
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.

One Parent Families|Gingerbread, the National Council for One Parent Families. One Parent Families|Gingerbread is an independent charity working to promote the interests and welfare of lone parents and their children.

0808 800 2222
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, services - shaped by parents for parents.

Helping you to help your child. Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.

Good parenting is at the heart of children's wellbeing and development. The Academy works to transform the quality and size of the parenting workforce across England, so that parents can access the help they need to raise their children well.

This website will help you to understand the different types of financial support you may be able to receive to help you with the costs of your childcare.

01380 727 935
We offer a range of support services and social activities for all LGBT families.
Whatever stage you are at; whether you are considering parenting, have grandchildren, are fostering or adopting or are an uncle or aunty, PinkParents can offer you support and a place to meet new friends.

Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.

Sure Start is the Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together early education, childcare, health and family support

Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a savings and investment account for children. Children born on or after 1 September 2002 will receive a £250 voucher to start their account. The account belongs to the child and can't be touched until they turn 18, so that children have some money behind them to start their adult life.

Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.

Warrington Borough Council – local services

0800 018 2138
Welcome to Young Minds.
We are a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25.