Family and Parenting Institute
430 Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TL
Tel: 020 7424 3460
Web: www.familyandparenting.org
The Family and Parenting Institute is a charity aiming to improve the wellbeing of children and families in the UK. They undertake research and policy for the real world, provide practical resources for people working with families, and find out what matters most to families.
The Family and Parenting Institute investigates and brings alive the real issues for families:
- Rigorous and ground breaking research.
- Information and evidence for policymakers and commentators.
- Connecting policy - development of coherent family policy.
- Connecting people - academics, policymakers and professionals working with families - to share knowledge and ideas.
The Family and Parenting Institute is a first port of call for people working with families:
- Advice and support for schools, children's centres, family and healthcare services.
- Consultancy service - specializing in research, strategic planning, complaints, enquiries and bespoke training.
- Research and information exchange - Parents' Week, events, publications and online Family Policy Digest.
The authors and editors of this article are employed to create accurate and up to date content reflecting reliable research evidence, guidance and best clinical practice. They are free from any commercial conflicts of interest.
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