Parenting and family support

Family support group

Croydon Drop In (CDI)'s Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)

Looking after your baby can feel challenging and at times stressful. Life is busy and you might be finding it hard to cope. 

CDI's PAIRS provides support to parents-to-be and parents of babies up to 2 years to help them build stronger bonds and positive relationships with their babies. 

Learn about:

  • parenting styles
  • how to meet your baby’s emotional and developmental needs

Find out more about PAIRS at Parents and Carers – Croydon Drop In.

Parenting programmes from the Croydon Support and Interventions team

Parenting programmes are free and for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years.

Learn how to:

  • manage challenging behaviour as well as reinforce positive behaviour
  • become more confident in your parenting
  • build your own support networks 
  • help your child’s development 

Find out more about Croydon's parenting programmes and how to to access them.

Croydon Children's Centres 

Find services, activities and support for families with children under 5. Most activities, apart from childcare, are either offered free or at a small cost. 

Go to Croydon's Children's Centres to find your local centre.

Support for fathers and co-parents

In the early days of a baby’s life, it might take some time for a father or co-parent to understand their role. There are lots of ways to help them bond with their baby and support their partner.

For more information, visit:

Support for separated parents from Croydon Family Transitions

Find support for parenting if you're experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce.

Visit group support from Croydon Family Transitions.

NCT

Find information and support for pregnancy, childhood and early parenthood at NCT (National Childbirth Trust).

UNICEF

Find guidance from UNICEF on close and loving relationships between parents and babies.