Family life is full of ups and downs

Parents and families in Scotland mostly do a fantastic job but everyone struggles at times. This website brings together the best free support and information.

Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities -read about us.

Get quickly to the information and support you need.

We've gathered together the organisations that can help, plus good websites and leaflets for parents and families in Scotland.

Find info and support now

 

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Need someone to talk to? Phone one of our partners' helplines…

All advice is free and confidential.

ParentLine Scotland: 0800 028 2233

For any parent or carer who needs information, support or guidance, or simply someone to talk to.

Lone Parent Helpline: 0808 801 0323

For any single parent needing advice, including benefit calculations and help finding childcare.

Advice Service Capability Scotland: 0131 313 5510 or textphone 0131 346 2529

If you or your child has a disability, call Capability Scotland for advice and information.

The Relationship Helpline: 0808 802 2088

Support with all issues that affect your relationships.

Enquire: 0845 123 2303

Practical advice and information about education and additional support for learning in Scotland.

Families Outside: 0500 839 383

Support and information for prisoners' families.

Family Decision Making

From 3 March 2014 a new service for separating and separated families will be available. The Family Decision Making Service is a national service being delivered by ParentLine Scotland, One Parent Families Scotland and the Scottish Child Law Centre.

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