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For lone parents and their children

One Parent Families
helpline: 0800 0185026
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For all the family including stepfamilies
Parentline Plus
helpline: 0808 800 2222
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Relate
tel: 0845 456 1310
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For children
NCH
tel: 020 7704 7000
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Childline
helpline: 0800 1111
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Young Voice
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For grandparents
Grandparents' Association
helpline: 0845 4349585
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For fathers
Families Need Fathers
helpline: 08707 607 496
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For mothers apart from their children
MATCH
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Contact centres
National Association of Child Contact Centres
tel: 0845 4500 280
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Being a working parent is difficult. But there are laws to try and make it easier be a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time.
See our guides to your rights to change your hours or take time off work to look after your children.
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Do you live with your partner but aren't married or in a civil partnership? Our LivingTogether section will tell you everything you need to know, and explain what you need to do to protect yourself and your partner, and when you need to do it. Read more...

Family Mediation Helpline

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