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We're a charity which wants to support you and your family in the good times, and the tough times, too - bringing you hope, compassion, help and encouragement.

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“ Care for the Family has removed that sense of isolation for me. ”
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Welcome to the Bereaved Parents’ Network

We would like to welcome you to the home page of Care for the Family’s Bereaved Parents’ Network. More than anything, we want you to know that you’re not on your own. So whether...

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Natalie’s story

Lynn is one parent who has been helped by the Bereaved Parents’ Network. Here she tells us about her daughter Natalie:

Natalie was 17 and about to fly home from Australia...

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Events, resources and articles

You can be put in touch with one of our telephone befrienders by calling (029) 2081 0800. All our befrienders have experienced the death of a child and understand the emotions involved and the feelings of...

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'How you can help bereaved parents' tip sheet

How you can help bereaved parents (PDF)

- things we'd like you to know

A printable sheet of Do’s and Don’ts suggested by bereaved parents to help their friends and relatives know how best to support them.

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About UsAbout us - find out more about Care for the Family and how we support and equip families.

ServicesSupporting you - how we are helping and encouraging single parents, those widowed early in life, bereaved parents, parent and toddler group leaders and many more...

EventsEvents - family-building events around the country, including Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know, A Different Journey Day, A Day for Bereaved Parents, The Stress Survival Guide...

Shop OnlineShop online - books, DVDs and CDs to equip you for life.

DonateDonate - make a difference to family life by supporting the work of Care for the Family with a secure online donation, by becoming a Partner with us, by recycling or by providing goods and services through our help list.

Articles and StoriesArticles and stories - invest your time in reading compelling articles on a variety of subjects, including How do you keep love alive?, Bullying - and what parents can do, Fear - your friend or foe?, and more...

Support NetSupport Net - free online information sheets for you to download at any time, including Money, debt and family life, Internet safety tips for parents, Supporting single parents, Understanding bereavement, Recovering from an eating disorder...

JobsJobs - Would you like to work for Care for the Family? Have a look at our job vacancies page.

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Support Net - online support for you and families you know

Family magazine coverView the latest issue of Family, the Care for the Family magazine (PDF 1.9MB) - or we can send you your free copy by post.

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