We understand that parenting and caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging. Here you will find useful information, support, and resources to help you navigate the journey.
Useful information
Armed Forces families
| Website | Information |
| Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust |
Our vision is for a thriving Armed Forces community that is valued and supported within our society. |
| Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) - GOV.UK | CEAS provides authoritative, bespoke, professional advice to Service and eligible MOD civilian families on a wide range of educational issues. |
| Forces Employment Charity | We provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans – including those in contact with the justice system – reservists and their spouses, partners and children. |
| Help for Heroes - UK Armed Forces and military veterans charity |
Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity in the UK. With your support, we can help our veterans and their families live well after service. |
| Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity |
We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. |
| SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity |
Armed Forces charity supporting armed forces families with a range of issues |
| Support for Armed Forces families |
Support for Armed Forces families serving, veteran, or reserve personnel in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, or RAF who have a child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). |
Early help and family support
| Website | Information |
| Cambridgeshire Child and Family centres | Child and family centre events and activities |
| Cambridgeshire Family Hubs | Family Hubs offer high quality support for families with Children aged 0-19 (or up to age 25 for young people with Special educational needs. |
| Fatherhood information and advice | Advice and resources to help dads build confident, loving relationships with their children. |
| Homestart | Homestart is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five with a range of support services. |
| Support for parents following separation | Organisations for help with legal advice, information, or emotional support. |
Education
| Website | Information |
| Cambridgeshire Holidays and Food Programme | HAF programme offers free holiday places for eligible families. |
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A range of free parenting courses to help families understand how best to support your child. |
Financial
| Website | Information |
| Early Years Pupil Premium | Extra funding for Early Years providers to improve the outcomes of children. For eligible children aged 2,3 or 4. |
| Help with family life |
Find support with family costs, including childcare, school meals, clothing, household items, and financial benefits. |
General support
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| How Are You Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | H.A.Y. |
An interactive local website that brings together information on activities and support available in your local community to help boost mental health and wellbeing. |
| Learn Together |
Cambridgeshire's support portal for early years and childcare providers. |
Health
| Website | Information |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough services for families | A range of Children and Young people’s health services. |
| Healthy You Cambridgeshire | A free service for Cambridgeshire residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. |
Mental health
| Website | Information |
| CPSL Mind |
A mental health charity providing a range of services and support for people suffering with mental health problems and promoting positive mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. |
| Keep Your Head |
Information on mental health and wellbeing support and local services available for young people and adults across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. |
| Kooth | A free safe and anonymous place for young people ages 11-25 to find online support and counselling. |
| Lifecraft - taking care of our mental health together |
Free, confidential helpline that you can call anonymously to talk to a trained volunteer. Lifeline is available daily 11am-11pm and can be reached by calling 0808 808 2121. |
| Qwell | Free online wellbeing services offering chat-based counselling, peer support and self-help for ages 18+. |
| YOUnited | YOUnited offers support to children and young people aged 5 to 17 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. |
SEND
| Website | Information |
| Cambridgeshire SEND Information (Local Offer) | Information on Cambridgeshire Local offer for children and young people 0-25 with SEND needs. |
| Cambridgeshire Statutory Assessment Team | Responsible for initiating and managing Education, Health and Care plans (EHC). |
| Pinpoint | Supporting Cambridgeshire parents who have children with SEND/Additional needs. |
| SENDIASS | Impartial advice and Information for Cambridgeshire families about Special Educational Needs relating to education. |
