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Help with parenting

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  • Overview
  • EPEC parenting support programmes (0 to 11 years)
  • SFSC parenting support programmes (8 to 18 years)
  • Fathers and male carers
  • Request a place on a parenting programme
  • Reducing parental conflict
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Overview

While being a parent or carer can be very rewarding, we know there are times when you'll need some extra support. Help is available in Southwark. 

We provide:

  • the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities programmes (EPEC)
  • the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities programme (SFSC)
  • Southwark Father's group
  • resources to help reduce parental conflict

You can also find groups and advice services across Southwark who support families with a range of different needs.  

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    EPEC parenting support programmes (0 to 11 years)

Page last updated: 13 January 2025

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