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Families

It can sometimes feel as though you have to manage everything on your own, but raising a family or dealing with family challenges is much easier when you have the right support around you. That's why making connections in your local community is so important. Start with the information below to find the advice, practical support and opportunities your family needs.

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  • Providing for your family isn't easy, and money worries can add stress to family life. If you're struggling, you could access child benefits, free school meals, help with living costs, activities, maternity grants, school holiday and school uniform support, to help lighten the load.

  • At all life stages, we need to keep our physical and mental health in check, including when we're supporting a young family. If you're a parent or are planning a family, there is plenty of information and support regarding fertility, pregnancy, childcare, vaccinations, and health checks.​

  • Keeping the little ones or teens occupied is no small task. Your community usually has the answer! There are activities and events in our communities that can help you and your children feel connected to other families and stay entertained. â€‹

  • As we get older, our needs change and we might need special support to live well. We can connect you or your aging loved one to community health groups and provide information about on aging with social care services.​

  • One of the most rewarding roles you can take on is helping a child feel safe. Fostering is all about giving a child a safe, stable and caring home when they can't live with their own family, supporting them to grow in confidence and have a better future.

  • If you're experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner or family member, it's important to remember that it's not your fault. It may seem like a difficult step to take, but there is support available. There is no shame in asking for help and you are not alone. â€‹

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