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Community Forum is NOT a time-limited service.

Families/individuals can stay open to us for as long as they need us.

If families/individuals decide to leave the Network they are always welcome back at a later date!

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Our volunteers have set up a lovely little coffee shop that is run solely by our volunteers.

It is open every Tuesday 9am till 12pm &

every Wednesday 12pm till 3pm.

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The provision of effective support for families/ individuals is dependent on a range of key partners working together. 

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The provision of effective support for families/ individuals is dependent on a range of key partners working together. 

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Our key partners include, but are not limited to:

Caerphilly Cares

Families First Projects (including CCBC and third sector)

Early Years

PETRA Publishing

GAVO

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Monday

Welsh Parent, Baby and Toddler group - 9:30-11:30.

Mornington Meadows Forum - 12-2pm.

Tuesday

Bridging the Gap to Neurodiverse- Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-12.

Coffee & Play - Ysgol Ifor Bach 9:30-11:30.

Wednesday

Coffee & Play - Abertysswg 9:30-11:30am.

Aberbargoed Forum - 1:20-3:20 pm.

Thursday

Teenie Butterflies Parent, Baby and Toddler - 9:30-11:30.

Friday

Welsh ND peer support forum - Ysgol Ifor Bach 1-3pm every other Friday.

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Volunteering

Community Echo

Consultations

Events

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Group information 22nd September 2025 (1)

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Joint Assessment Family Framework (JAFF)

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Joint Assessment Family Framework (JAFF)

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If you are supporting a family that would benefit from accessing support you should complete a JAFF referral form clearly detailing the needs of the family, and email to the Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) Team at:-  contactandreferral@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Please contact the JAFF Coordinator prior to completing a JAFF referral to ensure multiple copies of the document aren’t created.  The JAFF is designed to follow a family’s journey therefore there should only be one ‘rolling’ document.

Please see the JAFF Padlet for further advice/guidance:-

JAFF PADLET Guidance Homepage

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Our aim is to empower individuals to take over the facilitation of regular groups, gradually decreasing our support and facilitation. The aim is that groups will become self-sufficient and run by volunteers.

Volunteers are matched to a variety of roles such as supporting and facilitating the weekly Community Forum provision, becoming Parent Champions and/or offering group sessions in a specialist area e.g. craft.

Our volunteers are supported to ensure that they are suitable and confident in their role. They have opportunities to complete relevant training such as Adult and Children’s safeguarding, first aid, manual handling and food hygiene.

Volunteers are registered and recognised through the GAVO Volunteering Bureau and where appropriate the project supports volunteers to access wider opportunities to enhance their skills and employability.

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Community Forum gives individuals the opportunity to meet others in their local community through supportive weekly group meetings where they can learn new skills and gain volunteering experience. The project supports parents, carers and communities to develop their own sustainable groups.

The project supports individuals living in the Caerphilly Borough to have their voices heard in their community by encouraging them to contribute to discussions and consultations about local issues and the development of local services that may affect their lives.

We encourage individuals to grow, developing their confidence, knowledge and self-esteem, raising aspirations for them to have an informed voice and want to be heard.

Activities are tailored to meet the needs of the group and may include:

Wellbeing support

Digital literacy support

Cookery and sewing classes

Craft workshops

Outdoor activities

Qualifications and skills for employment

Individuals will also have the opportunity to register and train as a Community Champion, supporting families in their local community with appropriate information and signposting to local services.

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Email: ADMIN@parentcaer.org.uk

Telephone: 01443 875444

We are based at:
YMCA Bargoed, CF81 8JA

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No - you don't have to be a parent to attend any of our groups!  Our groups are open to everyone, Mothers, Fathers, Grandparent, Auntie, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, ect

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Amanda Jones

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Development Coordinator: Amy Price

Champion Coordinator: Leanne Chapman

Welsh Language Coordinator: Jessica Woods

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Rachel Haines

Theresa Heal - Farming allotment

Lucy Cusack

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Executive Admin: Shauna Main

ICC Admin: Joanna Yates

Work experience junior admin: Seren Chapman

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The Parent Network supports Community Forum groups to contribute to appropriate local consultations and consultation events. We run ‘Parent PlaNet’ events, which reaches citizens and parents from different services and forums throughout Caerphilly. The events consult with and provides information to individuals on important borough wide changes and initiatives.

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I'm too nervous to attend a group on my own...

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I'm too nervous to attend a group on my own...

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Our Forum Support Workers are on hand to help support anyone who is too nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed to attend a group. The first step is the hardest. Get in touch with us and we can help plan the best way to support someone attending a group.

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Visit our Facebook Page HERE!

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Visit our Instagram page HERE!

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Feel free to share this Leaflet.

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Our doors are open for anyone to attend. A family does not have to consent to a JAFF to access support via The Parent Network.

If you are a professional and you are signposting a parent to our groups we require initial contact with you prior to the family attending our groups. This can be done via phonecall or email.

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Nothing at all! All our groups are free to attend, however constituted groups may incur a small fee to cover the rent and snacks.

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The Parent Network run PlaNet (Play Networking) events, which reaches citizens and parents from different services and forums throughout Caerphilly.

The events provide an opportunity to consult with and provide information to individuals on important borough wide changes and initiatives.

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Yes - children are welcome to attend all of our groups with an adult.  However the children would be the sole responsibility of that adult.  On occasion with courses it may not be appropriate for children to attend however you will always be given the option.

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NEW Parent & Toddler Groups

Monday

Welsh Parent, Baby and Toddler St James ICC - 9:30-11:30* ( This Forum is bilingual)

Thursday

Teenie Butterflies, St James ICC - 9:30-11:30*

*Please note that the groups with an asterisk(*) have a £1 charge per family to attend.

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Community Forum is joint funded by Families First and Caerphilly Early Years.

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Am I allowed to attend if my child/ren are in school, away, don't live with me, have left home, are grown ups?  

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Am I allowed to attend if my child/ren are in school, away, don't live with me, have left home, are grown ups?  

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Yes - Everyone is welcome to attend, there's something for everyone!

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The only thing that is needed to bring to a group is yourself. Although if you wish to bring your own crafts, snacks, books etc that is absolutely fine.  Each group is provided with free drinks and light snacks

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Where can I find out what is happening at groups?

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Where can I find out what is happening at groups?

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You can find out weekly what is happening at groups by following our social media pages.  They are updated daily with groups information and also weekly updates.
Facebook

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After our successful program Community champions, we have been working with our service users to create a program that develops the champion program into a new look information sharing network!

This new network of community voices will bring greater opportunity to the volunteers who take part in the program, along with more useful information for the wider community.

Giving Echo volunteers even more access to having their voices heard, being part of change and expanding their knowledge.

This program will see more information sharing for the community from antenatal, birth, Early years, speech and language, community involvement, health and wellbeing and so much more!

Look out for how to get involved on our socials or drop us a message.

This can be becoming a community Echo volunteer or be part of the partnership collective that provide key messages.

There's something for everyone you just need to get involved!!

Call us on 01443 875444 or email Coordinator Leanne at leannec.PN@gmail.com.