Direct Support That Strengthens Families

Strengthening Families, Reducing Inequalities, and Supporting Scotland’s National Priorities

Across Scotland, many families are doing their very best in the face of poverty, trauma and multiple pressures. At Mellow Parenting, our direct delivery work exists to walk alongside those families, offering practical, compassionate support that strengthens relationships and helps children and young people thrive.

We deliver our programmes directly in communities across Scotland, working in close partnership with local services who know their families and places best. By bringing Mellow Parenting programmes straight to families, we help create nurturing environments where parents, caregivers and young people feel supported, understood and valued.

Our work is rooted in relationships. We believe that when parents and caregivers feel more confident, connected and emotionally supported, children benefit now and for the rest of their lives.

 

Working in line with Scotland’s priorities

Our direct delivery approach aligns closely with Scotland’s national vision for children and families. We actively support priorities including Tackling Child Poverty, Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), Whole Family Wellbeing and The Promise.

Through trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, we support families to build stronger connections, improve wellbeing and access the right support at the right time. Our programmes are not about telling families what to do — they are about creating space for reflection, learning and growth, grounded in trust and respect.

 

A trusted approach, built over time

For more than 30 years, Mellow Parenting has been recognised for its compassionate and evidence-based approach to supporting parents and caregivers experiencing adversity. What began as a small, relational programme has grown into a nationally and internationally respected model, while staying true to its core values.

Today, our direct delivery work in Scotland is carried out in partnership with local authorities, health services, education teams and third-sector organisations. Working hand-in-hand with collaborators allows us to respond to local need, strengthen existing services and ensure families receive joined-up, meaningful support.

 

Our programmes

Our experienced Mellow Parenting practitioners are able to directly deliver the full range of our core programmes, tailored to local contexts and family needs. These include:

 

Where we work

Since 2023 we have delivered Mellow Parenting programmes directly with families across:

• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Stirling
• Falkirk
• Clackmannanshire
• Fife
• West Lothian

 

Working alongside you

We know that lasting change happens when organisations work together around families. If your service is committed to improving outcomes for children and families in line with Scotland’s national priorities, we would welcome a conversation.

By working alongside us, you will be partnering with an organisation that values relationships, collaboration and evidence, and that is deeply committed to helping families feel supported, connected and empowered.

Together, we can contribute to a Scotland where every child grows up loved, safe and respected.

 

Get in touch to explore working together or to discuss programme delivery in your area:

Call: 0141 445 6066
Email: enquiries@mellowparenting.org