Support, activities, and resources for parents
Help with finance
Cost of living support
We have information to support you during the cost of living crisis.
You can also download our leaflet for advice and support on the cost of living, which is available in 11 languages.
Help with housing
For help with housing you can visit our dedicated Housing advice and support pages.
Children's centres in Birmingham
There are many children's centres in Birmingham which offer:
- baby groups
- free baby massages
- breastfeeding support
- family support
- stay-and-play sessions
- activity timetables
Find more information about the Children's centre
Birmingham Children's Partnership
The Birmingham Children's Partnership was created to provide services and support to families.
From Birmingham with Love has information and resources on:
- parenting courses
- mental health support
- financial help
- domestic abuse
- drugs or alcohol abuse
- bereavement support
- early help
Find more information about Birmingham with Love
Other help
Approachable Parenting
Approachable Parenting provides support to parents through parenting programmes, Sparklers (parent peer mentors), doulas, counsellors, and workshops on various relevant topics. Parents who attend their services come to develop their knowledge and skills or may have some concerns about raising their family in this modern world. The doulas service provides support to pregnant mums before labour, during labour, and after birth.
Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham Children's Trust exists to make a positive difference for children, young people, and families in Birmingham.
Netmums
Netmums is an online community for parents that provides information and support to make family life easier and happier.
Mumsnet
Mumsnet provides parents with knowledge, advice, and support on everything from conception to childbirth and from babies to teenagers.
Noah's Star
Noah's Star is a charity that supports families of premature and sick babies within the West Midlands.
St. Paul's Community Development Trust
The St. Paul's Community Development Trust has a new early years and wellbeing service for children and families. This service aims to make sure every child under 5 years old in Birmingham gets an equal chance to have the best start in life.
Baby Buddy mobile application (app)
The Baby Buddy mobile application by Best Beginnings has been developed to give every child the best start in life.
It is an award winning, free, advert-free pregnancy and early parenting app, co-created by parents and healthcare professionals for all parents including:
- fathers,
- LGBTQ+ parents
- single parents.
The app is shown to improve breast feeding rates, parent infant bonding, and increase knowledge and confidence in expectant and new parents.
Baby Buddy is a friend in your pocket and contains interactive, personalised videos and articles over a wide range of topics including:
- infant feeding
- mental health
- relationships and preparing for birth
- making choices
- child development and growth
Family Lives
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
They offer emotional support, information, advice, and guidance on parenting and family life.
Relate Birmingham
Relate Birmingham helps individuals understand what is going on in their relationships and improve things.
Safe Families
Safe Families supports children, families, and care leavers to overcome challenges at an early stage or in crisis.
Welcome Change
Welcome Change provides safe and welcoming spaces in which people can access support, build skills and confidence, improve their health and wellbeing and become actively engaged in society.
Home-Start
Home-Start is a network of trained volunteers and experts who help families with young children through challenging times.
There are many Home-Start groups across the UK. These groups provide a space for parents to gather, meet, talk, and create their local support network.
Some Home-Start groups offer breastfeeding support at their centres or through volunteers who visit your home to support you.
Find your nearest Home-Start group.
Page last updated: 3 April 2024
