The event will provide a great opportunity to learn about this innovative resource and to discuss parenting and disability issues with About Families partners and fellow stakeholders. You will hear about the findings of the first About Families research report relating to issues raised in helpline calls around parenting teens, and consider the implications of such findings for policy and service development to meet the needs of parents. About Families works with key stakeholders to encourage effective use of evidence and the involvement of service users in the design and development of services.

· Hear how About Families will link research with service development

· Engage with key stakeholders from parenting and disability sectors

· Learn about key findings from the recent About Families research
  on issues around parenting teenagers

· Hear about forthcoming events such as the Parenting Teenagers Forum  which will explore implications of the recent About Families research and  identify actions for service development