Support for Parents

For mums and dads under 25 to meet, share and learn alongside their child. Through peer and professional support you can get advice and guidance or signpost to other services. We want these groups to be co-created with you at the heart of them. We encourage you to make suggestions for session activities and topics you want to know more about. Join us for fun activities with refreshments available.

Empowered Mothers Support Group

* Effective Parenting
* Stress Management
* Understanding Trauma
* Confidence Building

Improve your Mental, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing.

* Yoga
* Refreshments
* Resources
* Walks and Trips

For more information contact us on 01332 891444.

Come and meet our friendly peer supporters and other parents for relaxed chat, a hot drink and a biscuit or two. Lots of toys for babies and toddlers and friendly chat for adults. This group is free, there is no need to book. It is suitable for pregnant parents, and mums, dads, partners and carers with babies and children under 2 years old. Bring a friend or family member with you if you would like.
(runs throughout the year – please check our Facebook page for any planned closures)

Come and meet our friendly peer supporters and other parents for relaxed chat, a hot drink and a biscuit or two. Lots of toys for babies and toddlers and friendly chat for adults. This group is free, there is no need to book. It is suitable for pregnant parents, and mums, dads, partners and carers with babies and children up to 5 years old. Bring a friend or family member with you if you would like.
(runs throughout the year – please check our Facebook page for any planned closures)

Come and meet our friendly peer supporters and other parents for relaxed chat, a hot drink and a biscuit or two in the library. Books, mats, toys and chat. This group is free, there is no need to book. It is suitable for pregnant parents, and mums, dads, partners and carers with babies and children under 5 years old. Bring a friend or family member with you if you would like.

(runs throughout the year, closed on bank holiday Mondays – please check our Facebook page for planned closures)

Come and meet our friendly peer supporters and other parents for relaxed chat, a hot drink and a biscuit or two in the Family Hub. Lots of toys for babies and toddlers and friendly chat for adults. This group is free, there is no need to book. It is suitable for pregnant parents, and mums, dads, partners and carers with babies and children under 2 years old. Bring a friend or family member with you if you would like.

(runs throughout the year, closed on bank holiday Mondays – please check our Facebook page for planned closures)

Dads & Lads Session

This is an FREE, fun and exciting session, which alternates between football & cricket.

A family friendly session, so bring your dad, uncle and grandad along too!

Every Friday at 8:30pm at Willows Sport Centre.

To reserve your place, please contact us on 01332 891444.

Our families group is for LGBT+ parents and parents of LGBT+ children and young people up to the age of 18. It is an incredible place to meet other parents and and to bring your young ones along for some fun and games.

Dates for 2024:
24th November
22nd December

26th January 2025

For more information contact: soniat@derbyshirelgbt.org.uk

The programme aims to support parents/carers pre or post diagnosis to help them better understand their child.

It will cover the following topics:
*What is Autism? - Creating the right environment
*Communication
*Sensory
*Understanding emotions
*Loneliness and Isolation
*Healthy life - eat, sleep and exercise

Enquire for course dates - fiona.rogers@childrenfirstderby.co.uk or call 01332 341516.

The Reach for Wellbeing Programme is a unique, weekly workshop for parents and carers.

We aim to give you the tools to build self-confidence, meet new people and, ultimately, feel happier!

Each session will focus on a different area of mental or physical health.

Enquire for course dates - fiona.rogers@childrenfirstderby.co.uk or call 01332 341516.

If you need someone to talk to, you are welcome to stop by for a cuppa and a chat with our friendly team. Parents/Carers are not always looking for a quick fix, sometimes they just want someone to listen, someone who will not judge them but provide a listening ear and at Umbrella we recognise that parents/carers should be emotionally supported, that the needs of children change, that services alter and that views of parents/carers should be respected by professionals.

Support groups
Parents and carers tell us they feel stressed, often isolated and lonely. This is where our support groups make a big difference.

Why come to a support group?
Meet other parents/carers in similar situations
Hear what others have to say
Learn new information
Share emotions safely
Form new friendships
Enjoy the opportunity to socialise
Relieve stress
Share issues/ideas to help pinpoint action plans
Don’t feel alone any more.

If you need someone to talk to, you are welcome to stop by for a cuppa and a chat with our friendly team. Parents/Carers are not always looking for a quick fix, sometimes they just want someone to listen, someone who will not judge them but provide a listening ear and at Umbrella we recognise that parents/carers should be emotionally supported, that the needs of children change, that services alter and that views of parents/carers should be respected by professionals.

Support groups
Parents and carers tell us they feel stressed, often isolated and lonely. This is where our support groups make a big difference.

Why come to a support group?
Meet other parents/carers in similar situations
Hear what others have to say
Learn new information
Share emotions safely
Form new friendships
Enjoy the opportunity to socialise
Relieve stress
Share issues/ideas to help pinpoint action plans
Don’t feel alone any more.