How we can help

We can help you if:

• you are a young parent aged 19 or under and living in Blackpool. We will bring you together with others to share experiences, make friends and have fun with your child; helping you with benefit claims, housing, shopping and transport; providing you with the support you need to get back in to training or employment. Call Sarah on 01253 626480 for more information. (Family Support Parents aged 19 years and under)

• you live in Blackpool and would like to find out more about leisure activities for children and young people aged 5-13 during school term time. The activities we provide such as arts, crafts, sport and trips-out are free and staffed by friendly and experienced workers and volunteers. Call Ian on 01253 626480 (Outreach and Leisure Team)

• you live in the south part of Blackpool and would like to find out more about family learning activities where you and your child can do fun activities and /or take part in workshops and community events. Call Michelle on 01253 626480 (Family Learning Team)

• you are a parent or carer of a 5-13 year old looking for positive family support advice and support through one-to-one work and in groups. We can help you develop your confidence, build new child management skills and make new friendships. Ring Marie on 01253 626480 for further information. (Family Support Wyre)

• you are interested in setting up a group for young  people  in your community or have something to say about where you live. Please contact Joe or Liz on 01253 626480 (Playful Ideas team)

• you are interested in volunteering for the Barnardo's Project and want more information on what it involves, what support we can give you and what are the benefits of volunteering. Please contact Nikki on 01253 626480 (Volunteering)

• you are a young person aged 13 years upwards living in the central part of Blackpool and need help or advice in raising aspirations or sexual health. Please contact Sharon Carter on 01253 626480.

• you are aged 16 to 18 years and are interested in returning to college, help in getting a job or training. Please contact Fiona on 01253 626480. (Foundation team)

Enquiries from other agencies active in the family support field are welcome as well. Referral forms and guidance can be obtained by calling 01253 626480.