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Parents and carers
Family life can often be challenging and demanding and being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in the world.Sometimes it’s difficult to know which way to turn and so the following pages give information on a range of support available locally to parents and families.
- Finding childcare
what sort of childcare is right for you, and where you can find it
- Death, bereavement, where to go for help.
Practical help and emotional support
- Disabilities and special needs
- Education, schools and learning
How to get a school place and other options
- Health services and information
Suitable for all age groups. Includes Hospital information.
- Library services for parents and carers
How your child can get the best out of the Library Service.
- Money and Finance
- Parenting support and skills
Informal advice or a training course find what's right for you
- Sure Start Children's Centres
Community based support centres for families of children under five
- Things to do - activities, clubs, groups.
Information suitable for all age groups
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External Links
- Hertfordshire Children's Centres
- Hertfordshire Extended Schools' Website
- Working Families
- Young Dads
- Parentline Plus
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