Useful links

Gloucestershire County Council
 

Gloucester Family Information Service
 (or call 0800 542 02 02)

Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children’s Board

HMRC Tax Credits Information
Tax Credit Helpline: 0845 3003900

Direct Gov

Local Life information service – for information on services available for families across Gloucestershire

Citizen’s Advice Bureau –  free, independent, confidential advice  on financial and legal and other issues families may face

Child Maintenance Options –  free information and support
Helpline 0800 9880988 or text OPTIONS to 66644 for free callback

Contact a Family – support, information and advice for parents of children with disabilities
Helpline 0800 0556874

Families in Focus – supporting families with children with disabilities and special needs.
Helpline 01245 353575 Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm

Gingerbread –  practical support and advice for all single parents

Start4life: For information and advice on your baby’s health or call 0300 123 1021

Fatherhood Institute –supporting the role of fathers 

If you know anyone who is separating or separated, you can use the new Sorting Out Separation web app where you’ll find tools and signposts to organisations offering specialist support. The app aims to help separated couples and parents work together to achieve what’s best for themselves and their children.