Parent Support
Parenting is difficult at the best of times. Parenting after separation or at the time of separation, can feel impossible. Parents are naturally struggling with their own emotions and feelings, and in particular their sometimes hostile feelings towards the other parent. At a time when it feels almost impossible and certainly unwelcome, it is more important than ever for parents to work together for the sake of their children. Children need their parents to be there for them, following separation. If parents are able to work together (subject to any safeguarding concerns) and put their children’s needs at the centre of their decision making, children are much less likely to suffer any negative consequences as a result of the separation.
- Separated Parents Information Programme. Use this link to find one in your area: https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/grown-ups/parents-and-carers/divorce-and-separation/separated-parents-information-programme/
- Devon Children and Families Partnership offer valuable help and support to children and parents. Go to the Early Help tab on their website at https://www.dcfp.org.uk/early-help/
- Oneplusone on https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/our-resources, uses Click, which is described as a digital relationship support and skills service. There are some excellent resources on this site
- Devon Family Resources is an Exeter Community Initiatives Service that helps families with emotional and practical issues. See their website at https://familyresource.eci.org.uk/aboutdevonfamilysupport/ or call on 01392 205800
- The Centre for Separated Families provides useful support, guidance and information for separated families. See their website on https://www.separatedfamilies.info
- Kids Come First – Separated Parent Support and Training Workshops; call 07789 497275 or email kidscomefirstuk@mail.com
- Feegans Parening after family breakdown course; Click on www.fegans.org.uk/courses/parenting-post-separation-course/
- Action for Children Parent Talk; If you would like one to one parenting advice, click on this link parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
- Parenting Apart Programme; clink on this link www.parentingapartprogramme.co.uk