Parenting support
Action for Children work closely with children and families to spot problems early, and offer extra help when it's needed. We do this in many ways - from childcare to mental health programmes and parenting support.
Funded by Suffolk County Council Public Health, they help service users to access mainstream services, promoting improvement in their overall health and wellbeing as well as helping them to recover from their addictions. You can visit their website here where they are able to provide support for anyone at either end of the spectrum and anywhere in between.
Home Start offer practical, emotional support and friendship to Suffolk families. You can access their website here.
Iceni Ipswich work with families affected by substance misuse and those who cause harm within relationships. They inspire positive change and deliver a range of therapeutic and practical interventions to transform the lives of families and children in Suffolk. Visit there website here to find out more information on who they are, what they do, how you can get involved and how to contact them.
Realise Futures is more than a Social Enterprise – it’s about people. Their aim is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. You can view their website here.
The Parent Hub offers a single place for Suffolk parents or carers to find parenting advice and support to help their child's development. You can access Parenting programmes, local support, health and children's centre services, school information and much more by clicking here.
As always, if you find that you would like any additional information on the details highlighted above, or if you think that you would benefit from being signposted to a different service, please do not hesitate to contact one of your school's DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads). Alternatively, you may wish you to contact one of your school's DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) or your school's FLO (Family Liason Officer). You can find your school's FLO here.