Support for your family

Do you need a little help to get your family back on track? Need some help with parenting skills, or is your child displaying negative behaviour and you're not sure how to handle? Are you struggling to keep your child safe and just need some advice on how to make changes or set boundaries? Our family support will support you with any issues you're currently facing and we give you the tools to empower you to ensure your family remain happy, healthy and secure!

Once referred, a member of the team will be in touch to chat about the issues you're facing and plan a way forward to help! The team are supportive, friendly and will ensure you're getting the right help at the right time, in the right place.

More information can be found on the Staffordshire Connects website. 

We understand that parenting can be hard at times and children don’t come with an instruction manual. This is why your Family Hubs have a team of understanding Family Hub Coaches who deliver Free Family Learning Courses across the county. 

Our website has information about the groups we offer to Staffordshire Families for free. More information can be found on our Family Hubs Groupwork webpage.

The Family Practitioner Service offer support for families who may be facing multiple or complex difficulties. Family Practitioners are able to provide 1:1 support for children and young people.  They can also help parents and carers with difficulties they may be having, which are affecting family life. 

View more information on the Staffordshire Connects website. 

This service is a telephone enquiry service that residents can use to report a concern around a child or young person. 

View more information on our Children's Advice and Support Service page. 

Support and advice for parents and carers on how to keep children safe and what to do if you're worried about a child. 

View more information on the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children's Board website. 

A wealth of support given from real parenting stories on a range of topics to support you with your parenting journey. 

View more information on the BBC Tiny Happy People website. 

Trained volunteers on hand to discuss any emotional support and practical guidance you may need in family life. Supporting adult members via telephone, text, email and webchat. 

View more information on the Family Action website. 

Online courses available for new parents, learning to cope with stress and conflict within the family. 

View more information on the One Plus One website. 

Parenting advice on all topics including early parenting, home and family life, to feelings and behaviour. Parent talk also have a live chat with a parenting coach where you can ask any questions. 

View more information on the Action for Children website. 

Advice and support for families who are involved in the family court, offering advice and support to guide you through these difficult times. 

Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests. 

More information can be found on the Cafcass website. 

Here is a range of videos to give advice and support on family justice from Judge Bailey. 

View their videos on YouTube.

A charity based in Staffordshire who provide trauma informed support to anyone aged 11 and over who has been affected by rape and/or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. 

View more information on Staffordshire Connects. 

Support in a crisis. Free text service for anyone in crisis, anywhere. This charity is run by a team of trained volunteers who will support you and help you think more clearly and support with the next steps to feeling better. 

More information can be found on the Staffordshire Connects website. 

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to talk about anything that is upsetting you. 

Call: 116 123 24