Galley Hill Children's Centre

Parent advice and support

Health

Support for special needs

Domestic violence

Work and Training

Relationship advice

Find out about all the Children's Centres in Herts.

Hertfordshire Extended Schools

The main website for Hertfordshire County Council Offering services and information for children under 5.

Hertfordshire County Council's Website

Dacorum Borough Council

Information about child care and early years services in your area.

The Department of Children, schools and Families.

A national charity, set up to help you make the right decision about childcare.

The National Childminding Association

Pre-School Learning Alliance a leading educational charity, specialising in early years.

National Day Nurseries Association

Ofsted website to find reports for childcare providers.

Advice for parents on child care and parenting.

or telephone 0808 800 2222. 24 hour telephone support and a range of advice and courses. The Children’s Centre will be running some of these courses over the next few terms

or telephone 01442 254 499. Homestart offers free, confidential and non-judgemental support in your own home. They will have time to help with the children, give parents a break and offer practical help and reassurance.

Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness telephone 01727 826627 or 01727 823466 – a Hertfordshire support group for you and/or your partner with telephone support as well as on line informationSupport offers you and/or your partner information, advice and support online.

Support for post natal illness

or telephone 0500 618 140 – information regarding premature babies and family support

‘The Meet A Mum Association created to try and help thousands of mothers who feel depressed and isolated when their babies are born

Local Parenting and family support details

The Association for post natal illness.

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience.

Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. In just a few clicks you can chat with local mums in our coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area - it’s all here, under one roof.

Parent information, tips and advice for parents.

A website dediated to helping you have a healthy pregancy.

Support for fathers.

Home-Start's informal and friendly support for families with young children provides a lifeline to thousands of parents and children.

Dads forum and support

Free resources to help children develop good language and communication skills.

Advice and support for one parent families

Parkwood Drive Surgery, Parkwood Drive, Warners End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 2LD. Telephone 01442 250117

Support for child mental health issues

or telephone 0845 4647 for 24 hour advice.

Health promotion in Herts.

for parents and carers with babies aged between 5-8 months. How to keep your baby healthy, happy and safe, and what you need to consider as he or she gets older.

or telephone 0207 210 4850. Tips, recipes and interactive resources to encourage families to eat more fruit and veg.

or telephone 0845 122 8690. The Family Planning Association offers a wide range of information on sexual health issues

or telephone 0207 251 5890.  Addaction is a UK treatment agency helping individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse

or telephone Helena Marks on 01442 217143. Offers impartial advice to parents and carers of children with special educational needs

or telephone 08—101 901. Careers and training advice plus e learning courses.

Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. The Children’s Centre also holds details of the Lone Parent adviser and is happy to phone and book appointments for you

or telephone 0116 204 4200/4201. Basic Skills Agency for adults and teenagers. If you had bad experiences at school and feel you have missed out in some ways they will encourage you into all kinds of learning.

or telephone 01442 867824  To promote local learning for all residents or those working in Dacorum. Courses include fun activities and hobby subjects.

or telephone 01923 812345. Course options from aged 14 to adult learners

offers a range of support groups. Go to advice and counselling and look at the Sunflower Centre. Based in Hemel Hempstead they offer support and advice to ensure the safety of the family and to reduce repeat victimisation.

or telephone 0800 088 088 (Family Violence Helpline). Dacorum Women’s Aid offers a six bedroom refuge to provide somewhere safe for women and their children. Contact is through your GP, Health Visitor, the Samaritans, CAB or Police only.

or telephone 0808 2000 247. Help and support for women and children living with domestic violence

or telephone 01442 262 618. A local counselling service with expertise and experience in relationships

or telephone 08457 90 90 90. A 24 hour support line offering non judgemental emotional support.

Long Chaulden HP1 2HX
Telephone 01442 242039
Office hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 12.00 noon

Northridge Way, HP1 3QG
Telephone 01442 213339
Office opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 12.00 noon

The Nokes, Rossgate HP1 3LG
Telephone 01442 251002
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