Get help if you're a parent or carer
We can help you make sure your child gets the best start in life
As well as offering services which your child may be able to access in your local area, we also provide guidance and support online for parents, carers and families.
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Support keeping children safe from harm and child abuse
Explore information about online safety, domestic abuse, child sexual abuse and exploitation, female genital mutilation (FGM), alcohol and substance abuse and child trafficking.
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Support for families and children seeking asylum
Learn more about the help we offer people seeking asylum and our helplines for BAME people and people fleeing Ukraine.
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Support for young carers
Learn more about who might be considered a young carer and ways we can support them.
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Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Learn more about how we support SEND children with short breaks and independent worker services.
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Support with mental health and wellbeing
Explore our advice and support for parents and carers to protect their mental health and wellbeing, and their children's.
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Further support
From tips on helping children going back to school, how to speak to children about difficult topics, and children's rights and advocacy work, to residential schools and family hubs, there is lots of further support available to you.
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Family Space
See our dedicated hub for more resources and information on raising children and protecting your family.
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Blogs
Read our blogs for helpful guidance, tips and facts about supporting young people and children.
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Supporting young people
If you're a young person yourself and want to explore other services we have to support you, such as help with work and training or support for LGBT+ young people, look at our supporting young people pages.