Services for Families

FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Network UK

This is a charity which specialises in providing information, support/guidance and training on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Adoption Tees Valley

Is the regional adoption service for the North East. It offers post adoption support through adoption groups, family events, training and therapeutic support.

Daisy Chain

Is based in Norton, near the King Edwin site, and supports children, young people and adults who have neurodivergent needs and their families. It offers a range of activities, clubs, a farm, events, support/guidance and training opportunities.

The MAIN Project

Is based in Teesside and helps to support children and people with Autistic, Neurodivergent, learning and complex needs or on a diagnosis pathway. It offers a range of activities, clubs, events, support/guidance and access to 1:1 support in the community through PAs (Personal Assistants).

Autistic Parents Together

Is a charity which provides support for 0 to 18 year olds with a diagnosis of Autism or on the pathway. It also supports their parents, carers and siblings. It’s aim is to reduce isolation and offers exclusive events and activities for children and young people, as well as separate training, events and activities for parents and carers.

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Max Cards

The Max Card is the UK’s leading discount card for families with SEND and Looked After Children. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. The site linked below advises how to purchase a card and where it can be used.

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for their young people to access respite.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority, which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged. 

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This include; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care. 

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for young people to accesses respite.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority, which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged. 

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This includes; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care.

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for funding for their young people respite.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority, which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged.

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This include; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care. 

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for funding for their young people and their families to attend activities, clubs and days out.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority, which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged.  

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This include; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care. 

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for places for their young people to attend activities and clubs.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority, which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged.  

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This includes; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care. 

Council Events Page

A selection of events in your area throughout the calendar year:

Short Breaks Grant/Offer

These are issued by the Local Authority and parents or carers can apply for funding for their young people and their families to attend activities, clubs and days out.

Local Offer

This provides individuals from 0 to 25 years old with SEN and disabilities a directory of information and support services in their area.

Family Hubs

Is a local hub which offers support services for families from conception to 25 with children and young people who have SEN or disabilities.

HAF Programme

Is a holiday activities and food programme delivered in conjunction with the Local Authority and DFE which supports children from reception age to year 11. Parents need to be in receipt of state benefits related to free school meals or be socially disadvantaged.

Citizen Advice Bureau

Is a national charity which offers independent and impartial advice. This includes; benefits, work, debt, money, family law, housing and more.

Food Banks and Community Pantries

Attached is a list of Food Banks and Community Pantries in your local area. Food Banks may require a referral (school maybe able to support this), but Community Pantries offer discounted food and possible free food from donations from supermarkets.

Parent Carer Forums

Is a group of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years old with SEND from the local area. They aim to make sure that services in the area meet the needs of these children, young people and their families. They can also often offer support and guidance to parents and carers around education, health and social care.