Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
NSPCC Helpline
Helpline for adults who are worried about a child or need parenting advice: 0808 800 5000.
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The NSPCC Helpline is for any adult who is worried about a child or wants parenting advice. Call 0808 800 5000 from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, or email from 11am to 4pm, seven days a week. You can also contact it in British Sign Language and ask to speak in Welsh.
How they can help
- Helpline (0808 800 5000)
- Email advice
- Advice for parents on keeping children safe
Others in children and co-parenting
Cafcass
Represents children's interests in family court cases.
Online · England
Gingerbread
The charity for single parent families.
Online · England and Wales
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