Children and families

Guides for parents

How our guides for parents can help you
Expectant and new parents

Help for new and expectant parents
Family relationships

Organisations that can help you and your partner and support for children and separation
Childcare

Help with childcare costs and the different options for childcare
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

What to do if you think your child has SEND, planning for adulthood with SEND, managing personal budgets
Fostering

Register your interest in becoming a foster carer and different types of fostering
Adoption

What you need to consider if you’re thinking about adopting a child
Children and family centres

Find your nearest children and family centre
Services for children and young people

Children and young people can access services on education and learning, health and wellbeing and find out more about Children in Care Council
Housing, money and debt

Benefits and welfare advice and finding your nearest foodbank
Keeping you and your child safe

Help to keep you and your child safe from situations including online abuse, hate crime, substance misuse and bullying
Children's social care

How to report a child abuse concern and information about child social care assessments

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