See all support resources for emotionally struggling families, parents, and carers in the West Midlands*. Connecting with other parents can help you feel less isolated, improving your confidence and resilience.
*Good news! Many of our resources can also be accessed in the UK and internationally.
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Parent Connect Support Hub
- Join or create a parent support group
- Attend workshops and events
- Access online resources
If you’re a parent or caregiver looking to get peer support in your area – or thinking about setting up a parents support group yourself – we can help. We coach new and existing support groups, and connect parents like you with groups in your area.
It’s all free. We ask only that you fill in some questionnaires to help us improve our services.
Facebook parent support group
- Supportive community
- Expert advice and resources
- Non-judgmental safe space
Join our dynamic Facebook support group where parents regularly exchange experiences and share information. With hundreds of members and daily posts, this group is an active and safe space to connect. The group is moderated by therapists to help you gain confidence, knowledge and insight.
Follow us on Facebook | Join group
Events and workshops
A great way to connect with other families facing challenges in building emotional relationships with children is to attend our events and workshops. You’ll gain expert coaching and advice from our therapists, whilst meeting like-minded parents and caregivers.
Support group for dads
Our support group for dads is run by Al Coates MBE. It offers a monthly online support session with a Whatsapp group for dads and carers who want to use it. The group is open to all struggling dads in the UK, with future in-person meetups being considered depending on regional locations.
Email Al Coates | Find out more
Need parenting support from experts?
We hope you find the peer support resources above useful. We also have a diverse range of expert-led support and resources on our Families hub to help you with:
- Your child’s anxiety, emotional wellbeing or mental health
- Your child’s behaviours
- Developing new relationships as a fostering, blended, or adoptive family
- Supporting neurodivergent families and/or families caring for child disabilities