Family & Parenting
Whatever the circumstances, whether parents are having trouble coping in the early years or are overwhelmed by their own problems so struggle to provide the stability their children need, Coram offers different levels of support so that parents can do their best for their children.
For some families, friendly support and advice can make all the difference. We support parents and families one-to-one or in groups, and provide access to more specialist help and support should they or their children need it.
There are some children who face serious risk in their own homes because of family relationship difficulties, mental health problems or the effects of drug and alcohol misuse. We work intensively with children, parents and childcare professionals to reduce risk for children at home, ensuring they do not ‘slip through the net’ and are kept safe.
We also provide free legal advice for families and to professionals working with children to help protect child's rights.
Whatever the circumstances, Coram provides support to parents to help them do their best for their children.
Separating Parents
If you and your partner are separating, we can give you practical advice that will help you best support your children through this difficult time.
This covers:
- The effects separation may have on your children
- Putting your children first during and after your separation
- How to explain your separation or divorce to your children
- Helping your children manage grief and loss constructively
- How to establish good parenting relationships between you and your partner
Parents of Adolescents
As young people develop, explore and define their individuality, parents must adapt to support their changing needs. We offer parents support to help you find the best ways of keeping your teenagers safe and ensuring your family continues to flourish.
Our work includes:
- Building stronger family relationships by boosting communication
- Preventing family conflict
- One-to-one support
- Telephone helplines
- Group workshops aimed at steering teenagers away from risk
Young Parents
The UK has the highest pregnancy rates in Europe, yet many young people who have children still lack the support they need to help them cope with the challenges they will face. Coram helps young parents aged 13-25 balance parenthood with their own needs, proactively working to create better outcomes for parents and their children.
back to topParents from Faith and Community Groups
If you are a parent of a particular faith or community group and feel excluded in your area, our team of locally-recruited workers can help you find the support you need.
In particular, we offer one-to-one, group and drop-in sessions for parents of specific minority ethnic backgrounds including:
- Bengali
- Somali
- Turkish
- Kurdish
Find out more...
Coram Community Campus
49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA
Tel: 020 7520 0300
Fax: 020 7520 0301
Email: chances@coram.org.uk
Coram Children's Legal Centre
Head Office Tel: 01206 877 910