Community directory

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.

• Childcare

  What sort of childcare is right for you, and where you can find it

• Behaviour problems and support

  For help and support if behaviour problems are affecting your child

• Death, bereavement, where to go for help.

  Find practical help, advice and emotional support

• Disabilities and special needs

  Find local and national specialised services

• Education, schools and learning

  How to get a school place and other options

• Extended schools

  School based support centres for families of children over 5

• Health services and information

  Links to information on specific services and health conditions

• Help with relationship problems

  Where to get help on children and family related counselling.

• Library services for parents and carers

  Library services and events for toddlers to teenagers.(links directly to Hertfordshire Libraries pages).

• Money and Finance

  For help with school costs, crisis loans, and benefits information

• Parenting support and skills

  For informal advice or find a parenting course or support group near you

• Sure Start Children's Centres

  Community based support centres for families of children under five

If you want help finding sources of support, Hertfordshire's Family Information Service offers a telephone service with guidance on local childcare and children's services.
Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. call from anywhere in Hertfordshire for the cost of a local call:
01438 737502 or 01923 471502.
You can also email fis@hertscc.gov.uk