(FAMILIES FIRST) - Parent Support - Family support services

What we do

The Parent Support Service is part of the Families First /Flying Start Programme and is here to give advice, tips, information and guidance on your child’s development. It aims to enhance positive family experiences, improve parent-child and parent-parent relationships and increase their confidence. We offer one to one parent support but also group interventions that include the suite of Incredible Years Programmes Baby, Toddler, Basic and 7+, The New Forest Programme, the Early Bird Programme, Triple P and the Strengthening Families Programme. Intervention is offered to parents and families based on the age and need of the child. Programmes range from Babies aged under 6 months up to parents of teenagers aged 16. The parent support intervention is also specialised and offers group support for parents with children diagnosed with ASD and AD/HD

Who do we support

For families with children aged 0-16yrs
We offer parenting support that works with parents to reduce risks; strengthen parenting capacity; develop and build resilience and sustain positive change in the best interests of children. Keeping a strong focus on positive outcomes intended for children and young people and reflecting their rights, support for mothers, fathers and carers is provided that aims to :

• enhance positive parenting skills
• improve parent–child relationships and parent-parent relationships;
• develop positive attitudes, aspiration and resilience
• strengthen parents’ understanding of child development
• increase parents’ confidence in their parenting role
• increase parents’ confidence and skills in providing a positive home learning environment and supporting their child with their learning.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

The service is universal and all parents and carers from Merthyr Tydfil can access support – telephone number 01685 727401

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can send post here:

15 Chestnut Way
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9SB

 Accessibility

 Opening times

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Last updated: 04/03/2024