Being a parent

Information for parents, children's events, summer play schemes, adoption and fostering, childcare, school holidays, being a single parent.

Internal links stay within www.swansea.gov.uk

Adoption
Information about the adoption process and adopting a child in Swansea

Benefits
Advice on Benefits for Children (ABC Guide) from the Social Inclusion Unit

Child Employment
If your child wants to have paid part-time work while still at school there are a number of rules that apply...

Fostering
Information about the fostering process and fostering a child in Swansea

Holiday Activities
Holiday activities for children and young people - there's lots going on in Swansea so come and join in!

Internet Guide for Parents
Swansea Library and Information Service, Children's Search Engines, Keeping your child safe online...

Library Events and Activities
New books, activities, book awards, Internet fun and games, story times and more for children and young people!

Play Schemes and Play Events
Information about play activities, projects and outreach sessions in Swansea

School Information
Information about primary and secondary school entry

School Term and Holiday Dates
These are the school term and holiday dates for 2007/2008 for schools in the City and County of Swansea

Social Services
Help and Support for Children and Families

Young Carers
A young carer is someone under 18 who takes on a regular amount of care for a member of their family...

Youth Service
Youth Clubs, Youth Work, Duke of Edinburgh Awards

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Child Car seats
A website with information on the new child car seat regulations

Parents (Direct.gov - opens in new window)
Includes your money, children's heath, family issues and the law, working parents...

Parents - Your money (Direct.gov - opens in new window)
Information about support, benefits and grants for parents