Support for Families

The Gloucestershire Families Directory is a directory of Family Information and Services – for Family support and advice; childcare; education; young people and things to do, and for

The Local Offer which is a central source of information on services for children and young people aged 0 -25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Gloucestershire. Please click here to find out more

Care for the Family

KR says “Care for the Family, were setup to help with family life. In addition to their more well-known work they also offer Additional Needs befriending via telephone; Additional needs email and news link to their website and a Facebook page; and Parenting Courses tailored for families with a child with additional needs.” JP says “They also arrange and subsidise organised holidays in the Summer for single parents.” Please click here to find out more

The Door

Whether you need help with the practicalities of being a parent, specific advice around an issue affecting your family, or simply need a listening ear, a chat and a cuppa to help you develop your skills and confidence to manage the day-to-day, The Door is here for you, offering a suite of flexible services and options to fit your needs and time. Please click here to find out more

ZP says “I’ve had a parent mentor who’s lovely and Shona the family support leader is so warm and compassionate”