Contact a Family is an organisation that was founded on the principal of mutual support between parents and families caring for disabled children.  They endeavour to offer a flexible, relevant and inclusive service to families offering support to one another and sharing information, as part of a support group.  This is achieved through the Contact a Family Local Parent Support Group Network Scheme.

What are the benefits of joining the Contact a Family Local Parent Support Group Network Scheme?

1.  As a member of the Network your group will be entitled to a FREE copy of Connected, Contact a Family's magazine that is published four times a year and Contact a Family West Midlands newsletter, In Contact'.

2.  You will also be offered advice and support from the Contact a Family development team staff about any matters relating to the setting up and/or management of your support group.

3.  We will refer families or individuals who want to use your services or become members of your group.

4.  The choice of being consulted on:

• Contact a Family Policy
• Matters arising as a result of our work, relating to the support of families and the welfare of disabled children.
• The option of having your group details and activities publicised on the Contact a Family West Midlands office webpage.
• Permission to state that your group is a member of the Contact a Family Local Parent Support Group Network on all group literature.

What does Contact a Family expect from the members of the Network?

In joining the Contact a Family Local Parent Support Group Network, all we ask is that you:

1.  Run your group in a non-discriminatory way.

2.  Manage any funds your group has in an accountable way.

3.  Wherever possible, inform Contact a Family of any changes to your group which affects the information we hold on our database.

4.  Return an updated form on an annual basis.

5.  Comply with the law of the land.

www.cafamily.org.uk/wmids

Contact Details:

Contact a Family
Prospect Hall, 12 College Walk
Selly Oak, Birmingham
B29 6LE

Telephone: 0121 415 4624
Fax: 0121 415 4922
www.cafamily.org.uk/wmids