The Sailors' Children's Society

Sailors' Children's Society Francis Reckitt House
Cottingham Road
Newland
Hull HU6 7RJ
Tel: 01482 342331
registered charity
no 224505

Useful Links

Debt

Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing, family matters and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues

A specialist telephone advice service for Merchant Seafarers, Fishermen and their families and dependents

Bereavement

Jeremiah's Journey support and information for children and their families when someone special has died	Childhood Bereavement Network Supporting children and young people through the impact of bereavement
Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. Offers practical support and guidance to families, to professionals and to anyone concerned about a grieving child.	Way Foundation WAY offers support and friendship to young bereaved people, whatever their circumstances, however long ago their partner died. We help men and women widowed under 50, parents and those without children.

Advice for 13-19 year olds

Connexions Direct
Offers advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK. Includes web chat, telephone and call-back

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
has now been closed to new applicants
in England with effect from the 1st January 2011. You may still be eligible if you live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Please click on the above link for further advice.

Other

One Parent Families / Gingerbread
Guidance for single parent families