The AWF is unique among Learning Disabilities bodies in Wales as it is the only organisation that represents nationally, collectively and solely the views of Parents and Carers of people with learning disabilities.
It shares a commitment in working to improve the rights and recognition of parents and carers and families supporting loved ones living with learning disability.
Support for parents and carers | Barnardo's
Barnardos envisions a world in which no child is turned away from the help they need.
We can help you make sure your child gets the best start in life
As well as offering services which your child may be able to access in your local area, we also provide guidance and support online for parents, carers and families.
Home - Children’s Commissioner for Wales (childcomwales.org.uk)
Find out more about the role of the Childrens Commisioner for Wales in promotiing children's rights.
Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales
Free, trusted information on what matters to you and your family from your local family information service.
Dewis Cymru is a website that provides information and advice about well-being in Wales. It has information about people and services that can help you in your local area.
It aims to help people with their well-being by sharing information about a wide range of local and national organisations and services.
EYST - Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales - Supporting BME people living in Wales.
Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team was set up in 2005 by a group of ethnic minority young people in Swansea. It fills a gap in provision for young BME people aged 11-25 by providing a targeted, culturally sensitive and holistic support service to meet their needs.
Since then, EYST has expanded its mission and vision to also meet the needs of BME young people, families and individuals including refugees and asylum-seekers living in Wales
Family & Community – ExChange (exchangewales.org)
The Family and Community site has been developed to share materials with the aim of supporting Welsh Government's commitment to children, young people, families and communities in Wales
FASD awareness and training in Wales | Fasd Cymru | Wales
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.
Improving understanding of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Wales.
Home - Home-Start Cymru (homestartcymru.org.uk)
Home-Start Cymru (HSC) is a Welsh charity who work nationally throughout Wales, currently providing services to parents in 18 Local Authorities.
We work with other community support partners including health practitioners and offer a range of services aimed at building stronger families and communities and creating a safer environment for children through in-home or group programmes.
Kinship - The kinship care charity
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. They are for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t.
About us - Learning Disability Wales
Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the learning disability sector in Wales.
They work with people with a learning disability and their families, Welsh government, local authorities, disabled people’s organisations and the voluntary sector so we can create a better Wales for all people with a learning disability.
Welcome to Mental Health Matters Wales (MHM Wales)
MHM Wales provides many services for anyone with emotional or mental health issues.
Download a self-referral form here: Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) | mhmwales.org.uk.
This includes an Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) Service that is available to those entering or already engaged with Social Services.
NSPCC the UK's leading children’s charity. They have been looking out for children for over 130 years and have advice and support for parents and carers.
For over twenty years, NYAS Cymru have been helping care-experienced children and young people across Wales. We champion children and young people’s rights and work to make sure their voices are heard.
Parents Voices in Wales CIC – Support Campaign Collaborate
Parent and Carer Support Group who campaign for improved mental health and neurodiversity services by working Collaboratively with all sectors in Wales
Positive About Down Syndrome – A website by parents for parents and parents-to-be
Whether you are a new or expectant parent, a professional interested to know about Down syndrome or a member of the public – you’ve come to the right place!
SNAP Cymru is a national charity, unique to Wales, founded in 1986. Its main aim is to advance the education of people in Wales and support their inclusion.
SNAP Cymru offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN)/additional learning needs(ALN)and disabilities.
Helping parents and carers - Stop It Now
Stop It Now is run by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse. They help anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention.
It also works to help parents/carers with: -
21 Plus is here to provide support for family members, carers, friends, and professionals, supporting children and young people with Down’s syndrome.
Voices From Care Cymru brings young people together throughout Wales, who are, or have been looked after. We aim to provide opportunities, to improve the conditions of being in care, to promote the view of young people and to protect the interests of young people in care.