Parents & Carers
Where you can find help and support for parents and carers looking after children and young people.
In this section
One child under ten is admitted to hospital every day after falling from a building – often from open windows and balconies. Learn how to keep your child safe from harm.
Bereavement Support services available nationally and locally for adults and children who have suffered the death of a loved one
Choosing a sports club should be similar to choosing a nursery place or school. You’ll need to think about whether you and your child feel comfortable there and that the right things are in place for them to attend. Continue to the page to find out more.
Any child can be exploited by an adult and it is important to know how to spot the signs in children and to know where to go for help and support. Child Exploitation is child abuse and a risk which often comes from outside a child's home. Learn more about how to keep your child safe.
This page aims to provide parents and carers with information about what happens when a Child Protection Conference (CPC) is held.
Help for parents and carers when faced with mental ill health in the family, with resources on anxiety, phobias, suicide ideation and much more.
A private foster carer is someone other than you or a close relative who cares for your child for more than 28 days. This arrangement is made in agreement with a child's parent and applies to children under 16 years or under 18 if they have a disability. Read on to find out more.
Access the list of services who can provide support and guidance to help parents and carers throughout their journey. In addition we have provided a list of resources, helplines and places to find the right help at the right time in Wakefield.
