The
4 Nations Child Policy Network
A one-stop on-line source of free, 24 hour-a-day
information on policy developments relating to children and young people,
covering news, consultations, legislation and debates.
Action
for Prisoners' Families
Action for Prisoners' Families (APF) is the national organisation acting
as the voice for the concerns of prisoners' families across the UK. The
helpine can provide information and support to anyone with a relative
or friend in prison anywhere in England and Wales.
Association
for Shared Parenting
The Association for Shared Parenting (ASP) exists
to promote the rights of children to the nurture of both parents after
separation or divorce and to encourage and support parents in the fulfilment
of that right.
BBC
ChatGuide
ChatGuide - the BBC's gateway to information, education
and games on Internet Safety.
Beatbullying
BeatBullying is a fully interactive anti-bullying
resource that focuses on helping young children overcome the problem of
bullying.
British
Association of Play Therapists
A site for dedicated to the British Association
of Play Therapists. BAPT provides support, information and guidance to
the general public, as well as professional standards, regulations and
registration for play therapists.
British
Institute for Learning Disabilities (BILD)
Promoting good practice in the provision &
planning of Health & Social care services for people with learning
disabilities.
British False Memory Society
A cerebral organisation providing information and support to families caught up in the consequences of false memory testimonies.
Bullying
Online
Help and advice for parents and children who are
tackling bullying. We explain, step by step, how to tackle the problem.
Centre for the Study
of Autism
Aimed at parents, carers and health care professionals, this site provides
information related to or about autism and related disorders.
Child Accident
Prevention Trust
This Trust works to reduce accidental death and injury in children and
young people. They are also the organisers of Child Safety Week
– last week in June every year. There are lots of information and
resources available.
ChildLine
A help line for parents and children to go to when in need of help and
advice!
Children
1st
Works to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
Children's Rights Information
Network (CRIN)
A website for finding out the latest news and views in relation to Children's
rights.
Children's
Society
One of the largest children's charities in the UK, looking to make a difference
within society for children.
Children’s
Workforce Development Council
The Children’ s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) aims to improve
outcomes for children and young people by enhancing the skills of workers
in the care and development sector.
Community
Care
Producers of a weekly magazine delivering the most up-to-date news and
analysis on social care policies in the UK.
The Community
Channel
The Community Channel is the first UK-wide, not for profit digital TV
channel to provide a dedicated voice for charities and communities.
Department for Education
and Employment
The latest educational and employment issues.
Department of Health
Providing the latest news and information, with a direct link to the NHS
web site.
Families Need
Fathers
Supports and provides information to parents about maintaining relationships
with their children after a family breakdown.
Family Fund
Family Fund champion an inclusive society where families with severely
disabled or seriously ill children have choices and the opportunity to
enjoy ordinary life.
FRANK
A useful & informative site, telling you everything you need to know
about drugs!
Gingerbread
You may be a lone parent … but you are not alone!
Government Information
for Carers
Part of the Government's commitment in Caring about Carers to ensure that
Government Departments provide details of the services or benefits affecting
carers.
Grow-a-group
This website contains practical tips about how to get a group going for
local parents or breathe new life into an existing group. It is designed
for parents, health professionals, and organisations working with parents.
Help Yourselves
A website dedicated to giving children and young people in Britain the
chance to speak out on local issues that affect them and make a real difference
to where they live.
Home-Start
Home-Start is a family support charity in the UK. Home-Start volunteers
offer friendship, support and practical help to families with at least
one child under five years old.
The Independent
Case Examiner's Office
This department investigates complaints from clients of the Child Support
Agency (Great Britain), the Northern Ireland Child Support Agency and
the Northern Ireland Social Security Office.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
(JRF)
One of the largest social policy research and development charities in
the UK seeking to better understand the causes of social difficulties
and explore ways of overcoming them.
keepyourchildrensafe.com
This website will help you to keep your children safe from threats on
the internet.
King's Fund
Working to achieve better health, based in London.
Mental Health
Foundation
Aiming to improve the support for people with mental health problems and
learning disabilities.
MIND
Working to provide a better life for those with experience of mental distress.
National Council of
Voluntary Child Care Organisations
The NCVCCO is the umbrella organisation for voluntary child care organisations
in England. There are over 100 members ranging from large national organisations
to small family centres.
NCH
By working with children, young people and adults, NCH provide a service
that ensures voices are heard and children and young people reach their
full potential.
NSPCC
An instant help line providing a confidential and informative service.
Open Government
Pages
Instant access to any of the UK Government bodies.
Parentline
Plus
The national charity providing support for parents has developed a unique
email helpline service. Parents can send in their questions or concerns
to the confidential service and receive a personalised response from specially
trained staff.
Patient Publications
Excellent resource to find the UK's top websites on health, disease and
illness.
Pavilion
Pavilion is committed to promoting and developing good practice to all
those involved in health and social care. Pavilion produces a range of
journals, magazines, conferences, and training materials. Pavilion specialises
in the following fields: Mental Health, Learning Disability, Older People,
Adult Protection, Housing.
Purple Youth
Online resource for professionals working with young people.
Raising Kids
Website giving free information and advice to parents - from cradle to
campus!
Relate
An online support service helping people through all stages of their relationships.
Their services include counselling for young people and family counselling.
Samaritans
Providing confidential emotional support for those feeling despairing
or suicidal.
The Son-Rise Program
Autism Treatment Center of America has provided innovative training programs
for parents and professionals caring for children challenged by Autism,
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and
other developmental difficulties. The Son-Rise Program® teaches a
specific yet comprehensive system of treatment and education designed
to help families and caregivers enable their children to dramatically
improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill
acquisition.
Unicef
Working in over 160 countries and territories to fulfil children's rights
to health and nutrition, education, emergency relief, protection, water
and sanitation.
The
Virtual Global Taskforce
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is an international alliance of law
enforcement agencies working together to make the Internet a safer place.
Web Safety for
Children - Think U Know
A Home Office website for children, offering advice on how to stay safe
on the Internet.
What
Works for Children
A partnership website aiming to share evidence with practitioners.
Young Minds
An interactive website, containing information for young people, parents
and professionals about children's mental health.
