Mother kissing child
Being a parent is one of the most important, special and rewarding roles anyone can have. But there is no doubt that it is also one of the toughest.

All families at different times need some extra support, for many reasons. This support is often found in family, friends or neighbours, but there are many other ways in Luton that mothers, fathers and carers can get support.

What is parenting support?
'Parenting support' describes any activity or service that provides information, advice or support to parents and carers. This can include group support, for example parenting courses, or one to one support for specific difficulties, or even coffee mornings and stay-and-play groups, where parents get advice or information from each other.

Where is support available?
A range of support is available for parents through the following services: children's centres, primary schools, health visitors, school nurses, local faith groups and places of worship, and various community and voluntary organisations.

The Parenting Support Commissioning Team
The Parenting Support Commissioning Team in Luton has the aim that all mothers, fathers and carers across Luton should receive the support they need to help them keep their children safe, healthy and happy. Our objectives are:

  • To ensure that information about all parenting support services is available to parents, through the Children and Families Information Services Directory of Services for children and young people.
  • To facilitate and coordinate parenting programmes to meet the different needs of parents in Luton.
  • To make sure that parents have a say in how parenting support services are delivered in Luton, by finding ways to gather parents views and feedback.

Luton Borough Council’s Parent Support Commissioning Team would like to invite all parents (mothers/father/carers/guardians)to join a panel of parents to give their views and feedback about local services relating to parenting. If you would like to join this panel, click here and fill out our online recruitment form,

There are a number of different parenting courses being coordinated across Luton.

To find out more visit : Parenting Courses

Contact Information

Parenting Support Commissioning Team
Wesley House, 2nd Floor, 19 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE
Tel: 01582 54 89 81