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Partner with the UK’s leading children’s charity to deliver virtual family support in your area.

Barnardo’s Virtual Family Space provides high-quality, evidence-based support for families, children, and young people from birth to age 17. Our national platform offers a local feel, designed to meet the diverse needs of communities across the UK and deliver impactful outcomes that support families today and in the future.

With over 150 years of experience, Barnardo’s is a trusted leader in child and family support. Our service offers evidence-based information, workshops, webinars, and 1:1 virtual support that address every age and stage of parenting and caregiving. By commissioning Barnardo’s Virtual Family Space, you gain access to a partner committed to innovative virtual support that tackles key challenges for parents and families.

Our services are co-designed with families and co-produced with clinical experts and institutions to be inclusive, accessible, and informed by the latest research. Delivered by experienced professionals who understand diverse family needs, our programs are tailored to meet each community's unique requirements.

• Addressing Health Inequalities: Tackling child health inequity is at the heart of all of Barnardo’s work.  We work to reduce disparities, providing support that promotes positive health and wellbeing outcomes for families in communities most effected.​​​​​​
• Ensuring Accessibility: Services are designed to be inclusive and relevant to families from all backgrounds and circumstances.
• Navigating Complex Systems: With extensive experience in health and social care systems, we collaborate with local authorities and health services to ensure seamless, coordinated support for families.
• Overcoming Barriers: We actively work to remove obstacles that families face in accessing support, fostering engagement for positive outcomes.

Barnardo’s Virtual Family Space provides a diverse range of evidence-based programmes, workshops, and 1:1 support sessions to assist families in areas such as child development, neurodiversity, and parenting skills. Our core offerings include:

Universal Best Start in Life & School Readiness: Equipping parents with essential tools to give their children a strong foundation for success.

Parenting Programmes: Tailored to meet each stage of child development, with specialized support for neurodiverse children and families.

Neurodiversity Support: Programs for families navigating autism and ADHD.

Workshops and Webinars Include:

• Cygnet Autism Programme
• Parent Factor ADHD Programme
• Solihull Approach (Antenatal, Postnatal, Child Development)
• 5 to Thrive Postnatal Support

Standalone Topics Include:

• Potty Training (ERIC)
• Childhood Illness & Prevention
• Balanced Mind, Balanced Home (male mental health)
• Mini First Aid
• Healthy Smiles (Oral Health)
• Infant Feeding & Solid Foods (UNICEF/NHS)
• Sleep Support (The Sleep Charity)
• Toddler Talk (Speech and Language Support)

If you’re interested in learning how Barnardo’s Virtual Family Space can support the families in your community, please reach out through the contact form below.