We run the Lone Parent Helpline - a free, independent helpline for lone parents and anyone affected by the issues surrounding one parent families.
Freephone 0808 801 0323
News
Employment Support Allowance (ESA) changes - 21st July 2009
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is the new benefit paid to people whose ability to work is limited due to ill health or disability. From the 27th of October, 2008 it replaced both Incapacity Benefit (IB) and Income Support (IS), paid on the grounds of incapacity for work.
Braes Family Centre - News and Events - 4th March 2010
GOOD NEWS AND FUTURE EVENTS
CHILDREN IN NEED – The Family Centre has been awarded £5345 to improve the garden space and buy equipment and resources for outside play.
BBC Radio 2 – One of our young parents spoke to BBC Radio 2 about the difficulties young parents face. The interview will be broadcast on 31st March at 11.30am.
Parents meeting – The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th March from 1pm.
Are your kids driving you nuts – We are holding four coffee afternoons to allow parents and staff to share ideas and support in dealing with the challenges that children
Barclaycard Horizons Programme - 26th February 2010
Opportunity for Lone Parents
Dates for 2010
9th - 26th March & 25th May - 11th June 2010
In Partnership with Barclaycard, and local service providers, One Parent Families Scotland “Choices” service is running a unique work placement programme.
Lone Parent Work Placement Programme
• Boost confidence and explore work options
• Build skills for returning to work
• Gain practical experience in a real work place
• Meet with others
• Receive advice, information and support with local services
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Children in Need Award for Braes Centre
Braes Children and Families Centre has been awarded £5345
Braes Children and Families Centre Open Day
The Family Centre celebrated its change of name with an Open Day held on the 29th January 2010.
New information on young parents - 17th February 2010
Today we published the report "Young Parents: A Better Start - an integrated approach to policy and practice". This is based on the seminar which we held jointly with Aberlour in January 2009, funded by a grant from Parenting Across Scotland. It will be of interest to all agencies working with young parents.
It also coincides with the publication of a new book: "Teenage parenthood: What's the Problem?" by Claire Alexander, Simon Duncan and Rosalind Edwards.
NUS Parent Trap event at the Parliament - 12th February 2010
On 4th February, the NUS (National Union of Students) held an event at the Scottish Parliament to launch their campaign for more support for childcare costs for parents in further and higher education, a campaign strongly supported by OPFS
"Just Ask Campaign" - 12th February 2010
The Scottish Government have launched a campaign for parents to "just ask" for help with any additional support needs that their children or young people may have in relation to their education
Database volunteer
Location:
Braes Children and Families Centre, FalkirkHours:
FlexibleWe are looking for a volunteer experienced in using Microsoft Access to design a database for recording the work we do with families.
Looking for Board members in the Central Belt with time available - 20th January 2010
We are currently looking for additional Board members who live in the Central Belt and who are not working full time. Members with knowledge of finance or experience in personnel matters would be particularly welcome. Board meetings are 6 times a year on Thursday afternoons. Anyone interested should contact Sue Robertson at our HQ office.
New Business Development Officer starts - 12th January 2010
OPFS have a new Business Development Officer in post. Barbara Boertien started with us on 6th January 2010 and will be based in the Choices office in Glasgow. Barbara can be contacted through the Choices office on 0141 847 0444