Welcome to the Centre for Separated Families, the national charity that works with everyone affected by family separation in order to bring about better outcomes for children more
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Our services are available to parents who are caring for their children alone, those who are sharing care and those who have no contact with their children. Parents, carers, grandparents or anyone else with concerns about family separation are welcome.
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Advice: Making parenting time arrangements after separation here
Comment: The British Family: Is it time for a change? here
Press: Tax system should recognise both parents here
Advice: Financial advice for separating families here
News: Child Maintenance Options service proving popular here
Advice: Parenting tips from the NHS here
Advice: Latest leaflets and guides from Child Maintenance Options here
Resources: New Action for Prisoners’ Families DVDs here
Comment: An Unspoken Wound: How the UK gets it wrong for children affected by family separation here
Press: Mishcon de Reya survey highlights need for better services here
News: Both parents to have the right to register their child's birth here
Blog: How should we handle the breakdown of parents' relationships? here
Advice: Taking care of yourself in the early days after separation here
News: MoJ considers compulsory mediation rule here
News: CSF Director appointed to Family Commission here
News: FPI shares money saving tips for families here
Comment: Why Polly Toynbee is wrong here
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The Guide for Separated Parents
The Guide for Separated Parents (Piatkus 2009) is a practical book that helps parents to manage the changes that come as a result of family separation so that the impact on children is reduced and they are able to achieve their full potential. Find out more here
European Network on Shared Parenthood
The European Network on Shared Parenthood brings together colleagues working in the field of support to separated families from across Europe to share understanding and best practice. The network currently has representatives from eight countries, all of whom are working in ways that promote children’s wellbeing after divorce or separation. Visit the ENSP web site here
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