The organisations in this sub-category offer advice and support that will be of use to children and young people and to those who work with them.
You will also find organisations that are of interest to children and young people and those who work with them in the Community, Education, Health and Leisure sections.
Provides support services for young people, aged 14-25, who are experiencing stress, depression and mental health problems in the Manchester, Salford and Trafford areas.
Provides understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.
Helping lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans homeless young people
Supporting young people with Asperger Syndrome
Promotes the welfare of children, teenagers and adults with autistic spectrum disorders.
A website link which is easy to use and aimed at parents of young children
We work to give disadvantaged children the help they need to build a better future
Runs various courses including computer-assisted learning and multimedia workshops and helps with homework at a dayschool for excluded African Caribbean young people.
The national charity for the newborn babies who are premature or sick
Experts in adoption, fostering and working with children and families
Help and advice for victims of bullying, their parents and school
A faith-based charity providing professional social care services to children and families of all faiths and of none.
CFFM helps children and their parents work things out when mums and dads decide to live apart. We are a child centred not for profit family mediation service which also deals with the full range of finance and property issues. CFFM brings a wealth of experience, affiliation to National Family Mediation, flexible opening hours, and venues throughout Greater Manchester. Our mediators are qualified, experienced in financial and children's divorce matters. * Helps with divorce and separation * Contact residence(access and custody)issues * Finance and property disputes * Improves communication - reduces conflict * Child Inclusive mediation * Impartial child centred * Alternative to court * Affiliated to National Family Mediation * Interviews can take place in Bury,Bolton, Rochdale, central Manchester and Stockport Opening times: 9am to 5pm (evening and weekend appointments by arrangement) Contact Sheena Adam 0161 341 0257 Fax No: 0161 796 7975 Email: childrenfirstfammed@btconnect.com Website: www.childrenfirstfamilymediation.org.uk 146-148 Bury Old Road Whitefield Manchester M45 6AT
A site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.
Adult and toddler group. Also runs a shoppers creche facility, telephone for more details.
The Child Support Agency on-line
Provide face to face or phone advice on all aspects of childcare
Childline is the UK's free national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger, you can call them on 0800 1111
Making sure that the Internet becomes a great place for children and that their interests are promoted and protected
CFFM are a child centred not for profit family mediation service which also deals with the full range of finance and property issues. Contact: Sheena Adam 0161 341 0257 Fax: 0161 796 7975 Email: childrenfirstfammed@btconnect.com 146-148 Bury Old Road Whitefield Manchester M45 6AT
A unique independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people
The Children's Society works with some of the country's most vulnerable children and young people including runaways
Confidential advice and support for young people, including rewards and discounts for those who stay in learning; local Connexions Partnerships and information for Connexions Partnerships and Practitioners
We are a UK charity which helps families who care for children with any disability or special need
Promotes, maintains and advances education in Cued Speech for use with and among deaf and hearing-impaired children and adults.
A fun and interactive online community exclusively for young people in care. More than a website you can make friends and find information
The only deaf led organisation that supports all deaf children with all levels of deafness
Offering disadvantaged young people opportunities to fulfil their potential and move towards an independent and positive future
Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.
Give's young people the motivation, confidence and skills they need to change their own lives
A local family centre which runs a popular local adult and toddler group
The leading support organisation for lone parent families in England and Wales
We want to involve as many young people as possible in the region in the creation of a place in cyber space that is alive and active
Grumpy is established to support the valuable work carried out by poorly funded and greatly under-resourced, groups and individuals
Voluntary organisation offering support to young families with children under 5
Supports families in Ardwick, West Gorton and Gorton
Free advice to parents of children with special educational needs
A christian based charity providing services to people with disabilities and their families
Kidscape is the registered charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse
Kids and teens, fun and games, parents family sites and teachers worksheets
Information about childcare and support for working parents
can provide you with detailed information on childcare available in your area; registered childminders, nurseries, nursery schools, children's centres, Sure Start, creches, adult and toddler groups, play and out of school activity and parenting support. Call free on 0800 083 7921
Aims to help make a difference to kids all over Greater Manchester
Our projects aim to give children and young people opportunities to develop their full potential and become positively involved in society
Aims to provide an overview of services and support available for young people in Manchester
... Disabled Children and Young People - Seeking to provide the best and most useful services for all disabled children, teenagers and their parents or carers
A new website which aims to give young people aged 14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting way
Resource centre to empower young people. For more information visit MSMPH's website at http://www.msmph.org.uk/
An organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities
On-line ordering of Special Educational Needs books, membership, special event bookings
Promoting quality home-based childcare for the benefit of children, families and communities
Promoting the interests and well-being of all children and young people
Supporting and improving work with young people
Working with the most vulnerable children and young people giving them support and opportunities they need to reach their unique potential
A website offering Manchester wide information for parents. (Need to log in to use site)
The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children
Odopa Centre is a non-profit making organisation based in Manchester, England that was founded in October 2008. The Centre provides community -based services to a spectrum of society, particularly in areas of culture, art, education, health and intergeneration integration. It provides support and activities which develop young people with skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. Within the Centre is Odopa Cultural Group that works mainly but not exclusively in schools and community arts centres introducing, demonstrating and teaching aspects of Afrikan culture, especially the music, visual arts, drama, storytelling and dance (and associated arts) of West Afrika. It acts as a producing and performing company of innovative traditional and contemporary Afrikan dance and music for the community, mid scale and large scale venues. It tours nationally and internationally. And promote cultural exchanges between Afrika and other parts of the World. Odopa aim is to advance the education of the public concerning Afrika and its art, anthropology and culture. Our core project is a programme of participatory combined arts workshop that we run at the Centre and in schools.
Offers support information and advice about your childs learning and the English education system
Information for working parents and details of the support we offer on employment rights, childcare and flexible working
A home visiting service for children aged 0-5 with special needs.
Working with 13-17 year old young people who need support to remain or get back into training education volunteering or work
Recruits, manages and trains students to provide an outlet for their enthusiasm and skills by providing mentoring, ideally on a one-to-one basis, to young people so as to discover and develop, mutually, their interests and talents.
Information, advice and support for carers.
Links to information about community, health and social care in Salford and organisations.
Support network for young people
Aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life.
Adult, parent and children's group
Providing a single point of access for information and services aimed at parents and carers of young children in Cheetham, north Manchester
For the parents and families of children and adults with learning and physical disabilities
Helpline for young people up to 25 who are adoptees, their siblings, friends or birth parents themselves
Advice on drugs, sex, health, careers, money and more
A charitable organisation, providing care, education, support and improved life opportunities for young people in need.
To give young people of the UK, who are under the age of 18, a representative national voice which will be listened to by Government
These programmes are essential resources for all members of the school family. Each week there is a new programme covering child health and welfare issues.
A broad range of videos that have either been made by or for young people. The aim is to entertain, educate and inspire.
A website for teenagers with information on Cochlear Implants, from who wears them to how to get one
A charity which supports bereaved children and young people
Advice to 15-25 year olds who are under stress. Areas covered: welfare rights, asylum seekers, housing, therapeutic services, basic debt, free internet access, volunteering, activities group and café.
This site is loaded with information dedicated to young people about hearing and hearing loss
Helping to rebuild communities and promote decent opportunities for all by preventing offending by children and young people
Providing information for young people in the UK
To provide unbiased information, help and advice for the benefit of young people so that they can make informed choices for themselves
A virtual community for young people and professionals using the Internet for learning