Links for parents and family members

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service provides publications for adults (including parenting plans), young children, older children and young people. Call them on 0300 456 4000.

Combines e-learning, group work and online support for parents. Either court ordered, or a referral can be made by a Cafcass Family Court Advisor

Are you separated or separating? A parenting plan helps parents to make agreements about important parts of their co-parenting relationship and the arrangements for their children, where this is safe for the children and adults. This is one of the stages of the 'Planning Together for Children' model. Word version available.

The Family Justice Young People’s Board have developed a range of Top Tips aimed at parents and professionals working with children and young people.

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service provides publications for adults (including parenting plans), young children, older children and young people.

If you’ve just split-up, you’re getting a divorce, or dissolving a civil partnership or you’ve been separated for a while, you might need to sort out arrangements with your ex or other family members. Check the Family Mediation Council website for details of mediation services near you.

Independent regulatory body for family mediation in the UK. Call them on 0845 658 5258.

Family mediation offers separating couples an opportunity to make informed decisions, with help and guidance from trained and impartial mediators. Call them on 01355 244 594.

National Family Mediation help families in conflict, especially those divorcing or separating.

Government advice on the steps to take when facing divorce or separation.

When you separate from your partner, there are things you'll need to work out.

Provide specialist welfare services to Service Personnel and their families

The only support network for both single mums and dads across the UK for the South Asian community. The network is a safe space, where members can talk to others in the same boat without judgment. It provides company for parents when doing activities which they would have otherwise done alone. It also helps the children of members who might feel different to their peers, seeing that there are others in the same situation as themselves.

Informal organisation giving advice and support for children, parents, grandparents and extended family on everyone’s rights following divorce and separation. Call them on 0168 9854343.

Telephone helpline providing impartial information and support about the different options for child maintenance to those living in Northern Ireland.

Advice and support website for fathers including a forum, articles and email newsletter. Run by Fegans charity (see below)

Supporting male victims of domestic abuse, supporting men with family separation; and supporting men’s mental health

Families Need Fathers provide information and support to parents. Call their national helpline on 0300 0300 363.

Providing practical, emotional and financial support for families. Call them on 020 7254 6251 (2pm - 4pm, Wednesday - Thursday only).

A freephone helpline for those concerned about children they are caring for. Call their 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 2222.

Initial information service (with a mediator or family solicitor) completely free of charge. The Panel also offers a "reduced fees scheme" for individuals earning (as a guide) less than £20,000 per year and with less than £20,000 in accessible savings.

A national information service for fatherhood, which promotes close and positive relationships between men and their children.

Charity providing child counselling and parent support, intervention and training. The course consists of training in parenting tools, as well as videos where parent support coaches demonstrate how to put the training into practice. Tel 01892 538288

A support system for lone parents offering self-help groups and advice. Call them on 0808 802 0925.

Click provides early intervention relationship support. Use Click to access helpful, evidence-based support from a secure, mobile-friendly space.

Sometimes it can be confusing when we hear words and phrases that we do not understand. The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) have put together a glossary explaining some of the words and phrases which children and young people may hear about during a family court case.

A national charity primarily providing advice to kinship carers and to anyone thinking of taking on the care of someone else’s child(ren). Although they are not able to provide individual advice through their advice service regarding lost contact, they do have some information which may be helpful.

A support portal with lots of helpful advice for grandparents.

Providing support to families in their homes.

Support and advice for single parents includes information about benefits and tax credits, childcare, separation, work, child maintenance and more.

Advice and support for male victims of domestic violence and domestic abuse. Call 01823 334244.

Helping people prepare for, achieve and sustain successful marriages. Providing support if marriages break down. Call 0207 371 1341.

Self-help support for mothers.

Free and impartial money advice.

Offering free injunction services (non-molestation orders, occupation orders and prohibited steps orders). Call 0800 970 2070.

Run by Refuge, this service offers support, help and information (including hostel information). Call the free 24-hour helpline on 0808 2000 247.

Provides information and support to those affected by domestic and sexual abuse across Northern Ireland.

A joint initiative of seven organisations set up to provide help and advice for those who have lost contact with family members.

A helpline for relatives and friends concerned about missing persons. Call freephone on 116 000.

Supporting adults affected by adoption.

Information and advice for anyone concerned about or at risk of child abuse. Call them on 0808 800 5000.

Website offering guidance and support for people experiencing problems with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health problems

A website for dads going through separation or divorce. OnlyMums and OnlyDads work in close partnership with professionals nationwide to bring you practical, up-to-date information, guidance and sign-posting on separation and divorce.

A website for mums going through separation or divorce. OnlyMums and OnlyDads work in close partnership with professionals nationwide to bring you practical, up-to-date information, guidance and sign-posting on separation and divorce.

Information and support for anyone with a relative or friend in prison. Call 0808 808 2003.

Anyone who has been through a family break-up or who has lost contact with their children knows how difficult it can be. It is often very upsetting and stressful for everyone, especially children. This factsheet gives you information on mediation, Cafcass and the court process.

Relationship support for everyone.

A trusted professional can play a big part in helping to resolve issues involving the breakdown of your marriage, care of your children, your home and your finances.

Provide advice, support, mediation, and research and policy information on the issues surrounding the international movement of children.

The Salvation Army provide a range of services supporting families and children, including family tracing and safeguarding.

Providing confidential support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide. Call 116 123.

Supporting anyone affected by mental illness. Call 0300 304 7000.

Emotional, financial and legal help and support for separated dads.

A UK-wide network of self-help groups. Call 01179 514231.

A national charity providing advice on grants and benefits. They also have a 'Response Fund' (on application), which offers support if your relationship has broken down in the last 12 months.

Advice and support for young people whose parents are splitting up. Advice for parents on talking to and supporting teenagers during divorce and separation.

A service providing help and support for parents caring for childrenw with mental health problems. Call 0808 802 5544.