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FOSTERING.... make a difference
Location:
N/A
Area:
Sub Category:
Social Work Services
Details:
Information Evening - 29 September 2010 - venue to be announced
Fostering is both challenging and rewarding. It is an opportunity to make a real difference to a child who has faced difficulties in their life.
If you are interested in fostering, please visit the website or contact the Fostering and Adoption Team on 01324 508656 for further details on the forthcoming information evening.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Social Work Services
Telephone: 01324 508656
Email: fostering@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
24 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
QUARRIERS' FALKIRK CHILDREN'S RIGHTS SERVICE
Location:
9 B/C East Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 1YD
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support for Children and Young People
Details:
Are you aged between 5 and 25?
* Are you affected by any of these issues?
- Looked After Children / Leaving Care
- Homelessness
- Disability
- Child Protection
- Employment Legislation
* Do you know your rights?
~ ~ ~ ~ Have a look through our website for any information that may help you.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 692029
Email: falkirk.childrensrights@quarriers.org.uk
Website: http://www.falkirkchildrensrights.org.uk
Posted Date:
07 Mar 2007
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
STEPFAMILY SCOTLAND
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Someone to Talk To
Details:
Stepfamily Scotland understands the problems that stepfamilies face. If you are in a stepfamily already, or about to become part of one, Stepfamily Scotland can provide helpful advice and support.
If you feel you would like to talk to someone who will listen, be non-judgemental and provide you with some support call the Stepfamily Scotland Helpline on 0845 122 8655.
A new series of leaflets called 'Living in Stepfamilies' have been produced. The leaflets cover a range of emotional and legal issues that stepfamilies often feel worried or anxious about. The leaflets are available to download free of charge.
Contact:
Telephone: 0845 122 8655
Email: info@stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
Website: http://www.stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
Posted Date:
25 Jul 2007
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
STREETALK
Location:
Municipal Chambers, Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AH
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support for Children and Young People
Details:
Through detached youth work we engage with young people who congregate in public places and who may be seen by some to act in a harassing and intimidating fashion.
Over a period of time, we develop a trusting relationship, distribute relevant information, develop diversionary activities and thereby reduce the frequency of young people meeting on the streets.
- We will support young people and help with any issues.
- We will inform young people of local opportunities.
- We can respond to community issues with young people.
- We can help provide alternative activities.
- We are available to anyone in the community.
- We can accommodate other council services.
For further information and available document, please visit our website.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council
Telephone: 01324 504460
Email: bill.little@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
27 Mar 2008
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND
Location:
, 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Difficult Times
Details:
Relationship Scotland provides relationship counselling, family mediation and family support; child contact centres, groups for adults and groups for children.
For further information, advice, support and contacts visit the website - http://www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/
- Relationship Scotland is a Scottish Charity created by the merger between Relate Scotland (previously Couple Counselling Scotland) and Family Mediation Scotland.
Contact:
Telephone: 0845 119 20 20
Website: http://www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
Posted Date:
12 Sep 2008
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS
Location:
C/o Ladeside School, Carronvale Road, Larbert, FK5 3LH
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Activities for Parents and Children Together
Details:
Mondays 9.30am to 10.30am and 10.30am to 11.30am in Camelon Medical Practice, 3 Baird Street, John O Hara Court, Camelon, FK1 4PP.
Infant massage; reduces the impact of colic; improves digestion and helps strengthen the bond between parent and child.
Anyone living in any of the following areas can attend the group:- Tamfourhill, Stenhousemuir, Airth, Dunmore, Grangemouth, Shieldhill, Slamannan, Camelon, Torwood, Letham, Bothkennar, Avonbridge, California, Whitecross, Larbert, Carronshore, South Alloa, Skinflats, Limerigg, Standburn.
Cost: Free
Organisation: Aberlour Child Care Trust
Contact:
Name: CLASP
Telephone: 01324 503494
Fax: 01324 503495
Email: clasp@aberlour.org.uk
Website: http://www.aberlour.org.uk
Posted Date:
24 Apr 2008
Reviewed Date:
19 Nov 2009
TOTS2PLAY
Location:
C/O Ladeside School, Carronvale Road, Larbert, FK5 3LH
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Activities for Parents and Children Together
Details:
No referral required for CLASP drop-in classes.
Tuesday 9.15am to 11.15am in Californa Community Centre, Main Street, California, FK1 2BW.
For children aged 0-3 years and their parents.
Anyone living in any of the following areas can attend the group:- Tamfourhill, Stenhousemuir, Airth, Dunmore, Grangemouth, Shieldhill, Slamannan, Camelon, Torwood, Letham, Bothkennar, Avonbridge, California, Whitecross, Larbert, Carronshore, South Alloa, Skinflats, Limerigg, Standburn.
Cost: FREE
Organisation: Aberlour Child Care Trust
Contact:
Name: CLASP
Telephone: 01324 503494
Fax: 01324 503495
Email: clasp@aberlour.org.uk
Website: http://www.aberlour.org.uk
Posted Date:
25 Apr 2008
Reviewed Date:
19 Nov 2009
CLASP
Location:
Ladeside School, Carronvale Road, Larbert, FK5 3LH
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Difficult Times
Details:
CLASP provides outreach support to families who are in need of additional support due to personal circumstances.
We aim to:-
- Promote children's well-being & development through offering practical help & support to families when experiencing particular difficulties.
- Assist parent in strengthening their parenting abilities.
- Help families during periods of stress.
We currently provide a service to families who live in; Tamfourhill, Stenhousemuir, Airth, Dunmore, Grangemouth, Shieldhill, Slamannan, Camelon, Torwood, Letham, Bothkennar, Avonbridge, California, Whitecross, Larbert, Carronshore, South Alloa, Skinflats, Limerigg, Standburn.
We provide outreach service to families of children under the age of 4 years. We are open all year Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and will consider individualsed support outwith normal working hours if needed.
Families are referred to CLASP to be assessed whether we can offer support. Referral system is first come, first served and due to number of referrals, a waiting list held.
No referral is required for the following drop-in classes:-
- Infant Massage Class - Camelon Health Centre, Mondays 9.30am to 10.30am and 10.30am to 11.30am.
- Totz2Play - California Community Centre, Tuesday 9.15am to 11.15am. For children aged 0-3 years and their parents.
Anyone living within CLASP catchment areas can attend the above groups.
Cost: FREE
Organisation: Aberlour Child Care Trust
Contact:
Name: Winnie Delaney
Telephone: 01324 503494
Fax: 01324 503495
Email: clasp@aberlour.org.uk
Website: http://www.aberlour.org.uk
Posted Date:
08 Apr 2003
Reviewed Date:
19 Nov 2009
CHILDREN'S PANELS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support for Children and Young People
Details:
Sometimes children get into situations that are too difficult for them to deal with on their own. Children are referred to the hearings system because they are considered to be at risk or have offended. At each hearing, panel members work with the child, parents or carers and professionals to make decisions which are in the best interest of the child.
* * * * * What is the Children's Panel?
The Children's Panel makes vital decisions about vulnerable children in need of care or who have offended, at a Children's Hearing. Visit www.infoscotland.com/childrenspanel where you can find more details on what a children's panel is, how it helps children and what panel members do.
* * * * * Become a Member
Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils' Children's Panels recruit people from all walks of life to sit on the Children's Panel. They need responsible people who can commit some time to help vulnerable children in their area - children who may have been neglected, abused, in trouble at school or even with the law.
For more information please visit the Children's Panel page on the Falkirk Council website where you can find details on; Annual Recruitment Campaign, Training, Time Commitment, Absence from employment and Expenses.
* * * * * Children's Hearings
The Scottish Government Children's Hearings website contains background information on Children's Panels and will you will learn what actually happens in a hearing. The website contains details on; Background, Employer Awareness, Info for children, Info for Families and Complaints.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 501277 or 506117
Fax: 01324 506071
Email: cpanel@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk or www.infoscotland.com/childrenspanel
Posted Date:
10 Oct 2008
Reviewed Date:
18 Nov 2009
LIBRARY SESSIONS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Sub Category:
Activities for Parents and Children Together
Details:
More information can be found by clicking on the links below:-
Bounce and Tickle
Toddle Round
Storytime
Contact:
Posted Date:
08 Oct 2009
Reviewed Date:
PLAY TALK READ
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Activities for Parents and Children Together
Details:
Isn't it great to see your wee one smile? Or chuckle in that way only babies can? You make a face, talk nonsense and tickle them - and now you're the funniest person on the planet!
Playing is good for everyone's mood. But having fun with you helps make your kid a smart cookie. Just playing, talking and reading gives your wee one a head start that works wonders. So enjoy yourself - play, talk and read with your wee one whenever you can.
Play, Talk, Read offers loads of ideas to add even more fun-filled, brain-building buzz to your time together. Click any tab for instant ideas to help you Play, Talk, Read anytime, anywhere.
Other sections include:-
Contact:
Website: http://www.infoscotland.org.uk/playtalkread
Posted Date:
08 Oct 2009
Reviewed Date:
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