Why Us?
Accredited
Why Us?
Our aim is to provide safe, child‑centred family support and family time services that focus on the child, empower parents, and promote and strengthen relationships.
We understand how challenging family situations can feel. When we meet with families, we come with compassion, fairness and professionalism, making sure every child’s voice a
Our aim is to provide safe, child‑centred family support and family time services that focus on the child, empower parents, and promote and strengthen relationships.
We understand how challenging family situations can feel. When we meet with families, we come with compassion, fairness and professionalism, making sure every child’s voice and needs stay at the centre of our work.
We’re here to walk alongside parents, offering guidance and support if needed.
How?
Accredited
Why Us?
Registration is easy! The online form takes most parents 15-20 minutes.
We can have services in place within days, not weeks or months. We offer centre, community and home services based on what suits the family best.
Where?
Accredited
Accredited
We are currently working with families all around The South West
Devon - Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Okehampton,
Cornwall - Locations in Truro, Bodmin, Camborne & Liskeard
Somerset - Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Weston, Glastonbury & Wells
We also work with families further afield, subvject to indiv
We are currently working with families all around The South West
Devon - Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Okehampton,
Cornwall - Locations in Truro, Bodmin, Camborne & Liskeard
Somerset - Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Weston, Glastonbury & Wells
We also work with families further afield, subvject to individual circumstances. Please get in touch to find out if w
Cafcass
We are delighted to be delivering the new Cafcass ''Enabling Family Time' service for families involved in private legal proceedings. Find out more by clicking the link above.
Farewell ICFA, Hello SWFS Support Programme..!
The SWFS Child & Family Support Programme is our bespoke version of the Cafcass Improving Child and Family Arrangements (ICFA) service which has now closed. It is designed to replicate the support which has been available to some families working with Cafcass, offering a structured and child-focused approach to resolving family arrangemen
The SWFS Child & Family Support Programme is our bespoke version of the Cafcass Improving Child and Family Arrangements (ICFA) service which has now closed. It is designed to replicate the support which has been available to some families working with Cafcass, offering a structured and child-focused approach to resolving family arrangements.
Discount for NYAS Families Available
Bespoke Packages Available
How It Looks To Me
Parenting Apart Online Course
Parenting Apart Online Course
Parenting Apart Online Course
Our new separated parents course is a 2 week course, online. Usually we want both parents to take part (in separate sessions) but it's not always possible, and that's ok.
Monthly intake sessions
Local Authority Provider
Co-Parenting Communication
Co-Parenting Communication
We are proud to be working with families as part of their involvement with Local Authorities across the South West and further afield. If you are a Social Worker or part of the LA legal team you can now make a direct referral to us. If we aren't currently with your LA we will do the work to get it set up!
Co-Parenting Communication
Co-Parenting Communication
Co-Parenting Communication
Our communication service is for parents who struggle to communicate effectively and need support, usually after court proceedings have concluded. We can help with discussing important topics, sharing information, arranging contact and more. The service is largely by email, or by being joined on a co-parenting app as a professional.
Costs
Our communication service is for parents who struggle to communicate effectively and need support, usually after court proceedings have concluded. We can help with discussing important topics, sharing information, arranging contact and more. The service is largely by email, or by being joined on a co-parenting app as a professional.
Costs are dependent on the service required. Please reach out to us to discuss further.
Parenting Assessment
Co-Parenting Communication
Parenting Assessment
Two of our team are trained to undertake parenting assessments in care planning and for public and private law proceedings.
Parenting Courses
Co-Parenting Communication
Parenting Assessment
Some of our team are trained to undertake parenting courses using different approaches depending on the circumstances. These can be online or in-person, in a small group or 1-2-1. Get in touch to discuss what you need.
Co-Parenting Plans
Co-Parenting Plans
Co-Parenting Plans
We can support separated parents to create co-parenting agreements with one of our caseworkers helping you navigate the barriers or things you might not agree on. Reach out to discuss with us and find out if we might be able to help!
South West Family Services
Data upto 12/2025
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