Family information and support

Family Information Service

Call or email us for advice on every aspect of childcare, including parenting and support groups and explaining the options.

Parent Link helpline – education and school admissions

Advice and support to parents and carers on all kinds of issues relating to your child's education.

Children's Centres

Children's Centres offer a range of services, information and support to children up to five years old and their families. Find out where your nearest one is.

Help from the Family Support Team

Contact us for help with a range of problems – from household budgeting, finding parenting groups or help in the home to arranging counselling.

Our Safe Parenting handbook

Includes contacts and information you can follow up when you are deciding how to deal with your worries and difficulties.

Information for new families and those expecting a baby

Fact sheet containing useful information, websites and resources that we hope will be helpful as you prepare for life as a parent.

Help for young carers

How to get help if you're a young person who looks after someone in the family who is ill or disabled, has a mental illness or problems with drugs.

Family support in extended schools

Extended schools provide a range of services out of school hours, like childcare, activities and help with learning.

Children with disabilities and special needs

Help and support for children with special educational needs (SEN) and children who have a disability.

Youth offending – help for parents

The Youth Offending Team can help if your child is in trouble with the law.

Home-Start – help for parents with children under five

Home-Start volunteers make home visits and can offer emotional and practical support.

COPES – help for parents in rural East Sussex

Local charity COPES can help if you're going through a difficult time. It covers some of the more isolated locations in county.

Your money – financial help and advice

From solving debt problems to finding independent advisers and making long-term financial plans.