Information

Whether you’re experiencing separation or bereavement, sorting out work or arranging childcare, our information can help. Our online advice is here to help you make confident choices about your family’s future.

 

Our information is categorised into issues that commonly affect parents.

Benefits, tax credits and universal credit

With the rollout of universal credit occurring at different times in different parts of the country, it can be difficult…

Childcare

Depending on your situation and your financial circumstances, your childcare options can vary as your income changes and as your…

Child maintenance

If you want to arrange child maintenance, you can either do this with your child’s other parent directly, or through…

Children of single parents

These pages are written for children who have lost a parent or whose parents are splitting up.

Disability

Information for parents and families with a disabled parent and/or child.

Education

Many parents take on the challenge of studying as a parent successfully. If you’re thinking about going to university or college…

Legal help and responsibilities

As a single parent, you will have parental responsibilities towards your child. Find out what your parental responsibilities are, how…

Managing money and debt

If you are having trouble managing your money, there are ways to help yourself get out of immediate financial danger,…

Maternity, paternity and adoption

There’s a lot to consider when you’re about to have a child. Here you’ll find information to help you – whether…

Whether you are in work and looking to leave, or out of work and wondering where to begin, our information can help you.

Need advice or support?

Family Funding

If you are a parent and would like to find out more about our Family Grant Scheme please fill in the following form to request a call back.

Student-Parent Funding

If you are a parent and would like to find out more about our Student-Parent Grant Scheme please fill in the following form to request a call back.