There are local and national organisations that offer family support to parents and carers. You may find local groups such as parent and toddler groups and dad's groups by visiting your local town or parish council website.
Community family support
Local organisations
Home-Start North Somerset
Offers free confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents and carers in North Somerset. Families must have at least one child under the age of five years.
NSPCWT
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) is the local group that represents and supports parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND in North Somerset, offering information, events, wellbeing support and a platform to influence local decision makers.
SEND And You SENDIAS
The information, advice and support service for Children and Young People with SEND and their families in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset (SENDIASS).
Barnardos North Somerset
Offers mental health support in schools.
Mothers for mothers
Offer maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing support to mothers.
National organisations
BBC Bitesize Parents' Toolkit
Stories, expert advice and fun activities to help you support your child.
NSPCC
Offers advice for families who have children of all ages.
Separated Families
Child-focused information for separated families.
Family Lives
Information for all age groups on parenting, behaviour, mental health, separation and much more.
Care for the Family
Offers courses for families as well as information on all types of parenting.
Fatherhood Institute
The Fatherhood Institute is a UK charity working to build a society that values, prepares and supports men as involved fathers and caregivers.