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Essex Family Forum

Multiple locations
The independent parent carer forum for families of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND in Essex

Essex Short Breaks

Multiple locations
Short Breaks can help you with your caring responsibilities, have time away, find clubs and more

Essex Virtual School

Multiple locations
Part of Essex County Council's statutory duty to promote the education of Children in Care and Previously Looked After Children.

The Local Authority also has a non-statutory duty to support children known to social care under Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans, and those in Kinship Care arrangements.

Families InFocus

Multiple locations
Provides confidential, independent, practical and emotional support to families in Essex with a child or young person with any Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).

Family Lives

Nationwide
A helpline offering free support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

Family Navigators

Multiple locations
An early support service for families in the Castle Point and Rochford areas.

Family Solutions

Multiple locations
A service which supports families facing challenges

FASD Awareness

Nationwide
A charity providing support to those affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Good Beginnings Course

Multiple locations
A face to face course for parents and carers of children aged 5 or under, who have autism or social communication needs

Growbaby - Chelmsford

Chelmsford
Provide good quality new and second-hand baby and children's clothes up to age 11. This is a free service for anyone. No appointment needed.