Support for Parents and Carers

Family Support:

EarlyHelp- click here to access Early Help in Kensington and Chelsea. Early Help is an integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service that aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. 

Family Advice and Financial Support- click here for information about different types of financial support:

FamilyLine- click here to for a free parent service (open Monday to Friday 9am-9pm). This service offers free emotional support, information and guidance on family relationships (including siblings, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more). 

K&C Foodbank Vouchers- click here for further information on how to access Kensington & Chelsea foodbank vouchers and free meal support.

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme- click here for more information about the HAF Programme. This is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative that provides free activities and food provision for children aged 4 to 16 eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) during the Easter, Summer and Christmas Holidays. See link here: Family Hub- RBKC Holiday Activities and Clubs

Things To Do Locally- click here for activities and things to do in your local area.

 

Health & Wellbeing Advice: 

Health & Wellbeing for Children Under 5- click here for health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents and to children under the age of 5.

Health & Wellbeing for Children Over 5- Click here for health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents and to children over the age of 5.

Healthier Families- click here for healthy eating tips, recipes and fun food related activities for your kids.

Register for Better Health- click here to register for regular updates, tips and advice on how to support your child with healthy eating. 

Anna Freud: Guidance for Parents and Carers- click here for advice and guidance on how to support your child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing. 

Supporting your Child's Mental Health:

Below are some helpful charities that work to support you in helping your child to improve their mental health. 

Place2Be 

Parents/carers/families have an important role in teaching children and young people how to understand and manage their feelings as they grow up. Place2Be offer free advice on how you can support your child at home.

Place2Be- Supporting your child's mental health

YoungMinds

A fantastic organisation offering free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person.

Below are some of the sections from the website which can offer support:

• Parents’ Survival Guide – A very helpful website offering top tips on how parents can support their family and child who is experiencing wellbeing and mental health issues.
• Young Minds Parents Helpline- A free helpline offering confidential advice about mental health concerns you may have as a parent.

For further information and advice on how to best support your child's mental health, please see the 'Mental Health and Wellbeing' section on our 'children' page.

 

Mental Health Support for Parents and Carers: 

5 steps to mental wellbeing- 5 steps to help improve your overall mental wellbeing. 

Free Mind Plan- Answer 5 simple questions to get a personalised mental health action plan, with tips and advice to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Parents A-Z Mental Health Guide- Information about mental health conditions and what support is available.

 

Free Workshops and Courses for Parents and Carers: 

Helping Parents to Parent- click here for free parenting support and courses.