Information & support for young people
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  What's on at SYIS 

Tue 7th September

Mental Health Quiz. how much do you know?

Wed 8th September

Self-harm awareness

Thu 9th September

Self esteem

Fri 10th September

CADSS in to talk about drugs and alcohol
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  Parents, Parenting and Families 

BBC Parenting

Find out how to get rid of stress, how to have a 'good row' with your partner and look after your wellbeing as a parent

 

British Association for Adoption and Fostering

Visit this site to search for information on adoption whether you’re a parent, an adopted child or you’re just curious about adoption this website is packed with information that could help you.  

 

Channel 4 - Family

Can't live with them, can't live without them. How come the closest people in your life can drive you so nuts? This web site covers the whole tricky territory from adoption to break-up, from legal rights to sibling rivalry.

Child Support Agency

The Child Support Agency is responsible for running the child support system. It assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance, making sure that parents who live apart meet their financial responsibilities to their children

 

Citizen's Advice Bureau

Visit the CAB website for useful advice and info on your rights, money, family and more. You can also find your local CAB online and download factsheets on a wide variety of topics.

 

ContinYou

A learning charity whose work focuses on out-of-school hours learning, lifelong learning, community regeneration, tackling health inequalities and families.

 

CoreKids

Adults aren't the only ones affected by addiction. Parental problem substance use can, and does, cause profound harm to children at every age from conception to adulthood.  CoreKids is a holistic therapeutic service for children, parents and families affected by problem substance use.  The service aims to help children be safe and healthy, adults to be effective parents, and families to communicate.

 

Department for Work and Pensions - Family

The Department for work and pensions is responsible for a range of benefits and services for families. Choose an area that relates to you and check if you are able to get any of the benefits and services

 

Directgov - Childcare

If you're a parent, this site explains the childcare options available to you.

 

Directgov - Having a baby

This web site tells you what to expect if you're pregnant or have just had a baby.

 

Divorce Aid: Teenagers

This site has lots of information and advice to help you if your parents are going through a divorce.

 

Family Planning Association - Home page

Get help on how to find your nearest family planning clinic or most useful helpline

 

It's Not Your Fault

Click here for advice on how to understand and cope when your parents are breaking up.

 

One Parent Families

If you're a lone parent, this site has relevant news and information on things like Tax Credits.

 

SureStart - Parents

Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. For more information visit the About us section of this website.

 

Teens Health - Divorce

Although designed for kids in America this site can help to answer your questions about breaking up and divorce.

 

Way Foundation

Aimed at older people, this site could be valuable if one of your parents has been widowed. Or if you need help dealing with a loss emotionally

 

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