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Due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, some of the organisations listed on here are still in the process of posting service updates. Many phone lines and websites are still available, but some contact details have changed. Try the organisation's own website if you're having difficulty getting through.

If you have any queries, please email us at dos@reading.gov.uk or fis@reading.gov.uk

Parenting

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Brighter Futures for Children Parenting Service provides parenting skills and support programmes open to all parents and carers living in Reading.

A menu of programmes for parents of children from birth through to adolescence is offered.

Courses are delivered in groups held in a range of venues across Reading or delivered on a one to one basis.  

Programmes are well researched and proven to be effective.

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