This section outlines the work that Children in Wales does in relation to Parenting.

Parenting is an activity undertaken by those who bring up children. This includes mothers and fathers, foster carers and adoptive parents, step-parents, and grandparents. Local authorities also act as corporate parents for children and young people in their care. Children in Wales works on many levels to develop support for parents in Wales We work with the Welsh Assembly Government and other professionals to improve the support and information available to parents.

Enquiries concerning generic parenting work, Fforwm Magu Plant and the Parenting Coordinators Network should be directed to:

Lucy Akhtar
Development Officer, Parenting
Tel 029 2034 2434

Enquiries relating specifically to fathers and Fatherhood Wales should be directed to:

Tony Ivens
Fatherhood Development Officer
Tel 029 2034 2434

This work includes:

Fforwm Magu Plant

Fatherhood Wales - Work with Fathers

Information For Parents

Grandparenting in Wales