Parentline Plus will receive almost 5m to provide a first point of call for parents, while other funding will go to specialist helplines that advise on issues such as family and education law and social welfare.
Dorit Braun, chief executive of Parentline Plus, said the cash would enable the voluntary organisation to continue helping some of the most vulnerable parents.
She said: "We have been long wanting to expand what we currently offer on the telephone to parents, because it's an accessible route in areas where there is very little local provision."
The money will allow the group to increase the number of calls it deals with, and fund an email service and extra counselling sessions.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
