Below are some carefully selected websites which may be of interest.

Home-Start National Site

The National Site for Home-Start. It has information all about the Project and the other local schemes around the country.

www.home-start.org.uk

Sure Start

Sure Start, making life better for children, parents and communities by bringing together:
early education
childcare
health and family support

www.surestart.gov.uk

C.L.O.W.N.S.

C.L.O.W.N.S. stands for Creating Learning Opportunities in Western Somerset. It operate a service for parents/carers and children in rural isolation and areas of need within the West Somerset Districts Council area.
They provide recreational and educational facilities using a double-decker bus converted for play.

www.clownsproject.ik.com

Save the Children / Parenting Tips

Being a parent is one of the most demanding jobs you can ever do. This booklet provides practical tips on how to take the stress out of parenting. It suggests ways to develop children's co-operation and self-discipline.

www.savethechildren.org.uk/bookoftips/

Maternity Alliance Teen Parents Guide

Are you under 18 and pregnant? Or under 18 with a baby? Are you confused about what benefits and other help you can get?
If the answer is 'YES' then log onto:

www.maternityalliance.org.uk/teen_guide.htm

Somerset Gateway

The Somerset Gateway database contains details of a wide range of local organisations and services, from clubs and societies to community voluntary and self help groups. The database is available on the web at:

www.somerset.gov.uk/somersetgateway/

Local Network Fund

The Local Network Fund helps Children and Young People achieve their potential by investing directly in the activities of local community and voluntary groups working for and with children and young people aged 0-19.

www.cypu.gov.uk/corporate/lnf/index.cfm

South West Foundation

The Foundation is a grant giving body that helps charities, groups and organisation in the South West.

www.southwestfoundation.org.uk

Vodafone UK Foundation

The Vodafone UK Foundation is an independent registered charity funded by donations from Vodafone UK and from The Vodafone Group Foundation. It's aim is to make social investments to help the people of the UK to have fuller lives.

www.vodafoneukfoundation.org