Being a Parent

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*Genesis Newport
Genesis Newport is a project which aims to help parents overcome many of the barriers they face when wanting to learn new skills or return to work.
t: 0800 3288483
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*Home Start Newport
The service is for parents with one child under the age of 5 who are under stress, experiencing a difficult time in their life. Home Start Newport is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown and emphasising the pleasures of family life. There are also four family support groups please ring for details.
t: 01633 257200
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*Newport Children's Information Service
The service offers free, local and accurate information on childcare; early years education; playschemes; training and career opportunities in childcare, early years and playwork; children and young people's organisations and signposting to other support services.
t: (FREEPHONE): 0800 328 84 83
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*Newport Sure Start
Aims to provide a 'flying start' for children aged up to 5 years. Programmes include development of confidence, self-esteem, and skills of parents. Health access projects, advise parents on children's health and development. Sure Start crèche supports family and health groups offering quality childcare in community settings. Projects include young parents group.
t: 01633 254700
a: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 5pm and Fri 9 - 4.30pm. (Answer machine available outside of these hours.)
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Association of Breastfeeding Mothers National
Supporting women’s right to breastfeed, including information on local support groups
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La Leche League National
La Leche League has a welcoming mother to mother support style is ideal for making friends and finding out about breastfeeding and other related parenting issues
t: 0845 120 2918
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Parentline-plus National
Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
t: 0808 800 2222
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Raising Kids National
Raisingkids.co.uk is here to offer support, information, and friendship to everyone who's raising kids - whatever your circumstances or income.
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