GroW (Grove and Wantage Family Community Group) formed as a response to the closure of the Children’s Centres in Grove and Wantage in early 2017. They provide non-statutory support for families with babies and toddlers. They are affiliated to St John’s Church, Grove, and run as an independent community group for the Grove, Wantage and surrounding areas.
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The Motherkind Café is a volunteer-run, community perinatal support group for mums and pregnant women who are struggling with their mental health or finding it tough for any reason. It is free to attend. They provide a safe, welcoming space for women to talk honestly and openly about their experience of motherhood both with other mums, and to their trained peer-supporters, many of whom have their own lived experience of a perinatal mental health condition.
The National Organisation for FASD is dedicated to supporting people affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It is a source for information on FASD to the general public, press and to medical and educational professionals.
Parent Zone provides support and information to parents, children and schools, working globally to help families to navigate the internet safely and confidently. They work with parents, schools, governments and businesses to study, understand and address the impact of emerging technologies on young people.
Parent Zone’s mission is to improve outcomes for children in a digital world, so children will be safer online, resilient enough to cope with the challenges of the online world, and educated for a digital future.
Topaz is a collection of people; staff and volunteers, who run TOPAZ with and for young people who would like a safe space to explore their feelings and gain a better understanding of themselves. Topaz is a social group for young people aged 13-25 who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or who are questioning their sexuality. The group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month in Abingdon. Self referral.
The Baby Buddy app, created by Best Beginnings, gives parents, co-parents and caregivers the knowledge and confidence to look after their own health and to support them to build healthy, happy lives for their children by providing practical tools and resources. The app includes over 400 specialised videos and more than 600 articles which cover a range of topics from mental health and wellbeing, to breastfeeding advice, to knowing your rights at work, from conception to your child’s first birthday.
Supports young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) who are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) to access a suitable offer of learning or employment with training, including apprenticeships. One to one meetings, drop-ins, case work and more to support young people to re-engage with learning and address difficulties and barriers.
Nomad is a charity based in Henley on Thames on the border with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire supporting children, young people and families at grass roots level. Nomad provide support for those facing challenging situations in their lives and seek to work collaboratively with other agencies to deliver positive and individually tailored programmes of support.
The comparative wealth of the area can easily mask the needs leaving many people feeling isolated, lonely and unheard. They aim to help people to become full and useful members of their local community and society as a whole by working with them and other appropriate agencies to improve the conditions of their lives including their physical, mental and spiritual capacities. They help people make good and informed choices in all aspects of their lives, particularly in the areas of education, health, training, employment, finances, independent, recreation and relationships.
Children’s Voice is a listening ear service for children and young people (aged 6 to 18) whose parents live separately. They provide space to talk about the changes in their family, understand what has happened, think through their concerns and identify ways to cope. Referral form via the website to be filled in by a parent or professional with the parents’ knowledge and consent.
Oxfordshire County Council is providing a new integrated service from the Children & Family Centres across Oxfordshire. They are providing support and advice to children and families, with a special emphasis on supporting the whole family. Staff based at the Children and Family Centres will work closely with their partner agencies to provide a range of services (Open access provision such as stay, play and learn sessions and parenting programmes that are aimed to give help and advice to you and your family). They also support families impacted by issues such as domestic abuse, early attachment and school readiness.