Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
- Separated/Single parent, with the majority of (or significant) care responsibilities for their children
Description
OPFS is the leading charity working with single parent families across Scotland. Providing direct frontline support; specialist information and advice tailored to single parents across Scotland; and influence policy change through campaigning. OPFS supports single parents to build on their strengths and attributes to achieve their goals and strengthens single parent families’ wellbeing enabling children to be happy and thrive.
All Weekdays
Group Work
The organisation conducts various Groupworks for single parents such as Mental Health and Debt related. They run through the year. To inquire about a Groupwork please contact: opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk or 0131 556 3899
Childcare Connector: Our Childcare Connector Service assists single parents in navigating and accessing childcare options across Edinburgh. We provide guidance and support to help you find flexible and affordable childcare solutions that enable you to pursue career advancement, educational opportunities, and employment.
We offer professional guidance to help you:
- Understand the various childcare options available in Edinburgh
- Navigate different types of early years education and wrap-around care
- Access information on financial support and funded childcare hours
- Connect with local childcare providers
- Plan your move into work, education or training
- Review your benefit entitlements to boost your income
- Get 1:1 advice and extra support when needed
This service is available to single parents who live in Edinburgh.
For more details e-mail us: opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk
Employability Support Service: We’re here to help single parents find sustainable employment and improve their overall well-being. Our person-centred Employability Support offers tailored guidance to overcome barriers, build skills, and prepare for work, training or education. We understand the challenges of getting job-ready, and we’re with you every step of the way – even after you start working.
Support we provide:
Career development
- One-to-one support
- Personal development planning
- CV and job application support
- Job search and interview preparation
- In work support
- Employability focused group work
Financial support
- Benefits checks and money advice
- Access to the OPFS debt management service
- Information and advice on childcare funding
For more details e-mail us: opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk
How do I access this?
- Self referral
- Referral by third party
Is there a cost?
Free
Location information
- Crèche facilities
Opening times
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Contact Details
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Downloads
OPFS Referral Form_New
(71.63 KB vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document)
Edinburgh Employability service
(1.17 MB pdf)
Edinburgh childcare connector
(788.12 KB pdf)
Safe and Secure Tenancies 2026
(73.27 KB pdf)
Stay and Play 2026
(541.59 KB pdf)