Monmouthshire Acorn Project - Families First - Family support services


What we do

Provides parenting support to families with children aged 3-18 years living in Monmouthshire. There is evidence based parenting programmes, informal group support, drop-in support, workshops and tailored support to suit individual needs.

The service provides:
• Getting Ready for School courses
• Early Years Family Learning courses (in Monmouthshire Primary schools)
• Parenting programmes/courses
• Wellbeing courses
• You and Your Family support groups
• Workshops (sleep, communication, managing emotions, teenage brain)

Alongside some of the courses, there is a mobile childcare provision that supports parents/carers to access the services.

Who do we support

Families must be resident in Monmouthshire and have a child 3-18 with an identified need. Access to services made via a referral form either completed by a self-referral or a professional.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

We accept self-referrals or referrals from professionals

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. Families must be resident in Monmouthshire and have a child 3-18 years of age. Access to services made via a referral form either completed by a self referral or a professional.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes



 Address

 You can send post here:

Acorn Centre
Deri View Primary School
Abergavenny
NP7 6AR



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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access

 Opening times

Monday 8.30 am- 4.30 pm
Tuesday 8.30 am-4.30 pm
Wednesday 8.30 am-4.30 pm
Thursday 8.30 am-4.30 pm
Friday 8.30 am-4.30 pm