Family support services

Family support services help children, young people and their families access the guidance, practical help and early support

Last updated: 2nd January

Get support from your local family hub

Family Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can speak to trained staff and access free support and activities.

Find your local family hub

Find your local family hub and their contact details

Parenting support and groupwork

Free family learning courses

Delivered by Family Hub Coaches to help with parenting, child development and family life.

View groupwork sessions

Reducing parental conflict

Free digital resources and advice for families going through relationship difficulties.

Visit Staffordshire Connects.

Community Family Support Service (CFSS)

If you're struggling with parenting, behaviour, or keeping your child safe, we can help.

  • Get practical advice and emotional support
  • Learn how to set boundaries and make positive changes
  • Receive a personalised plan from a friendly support worker

Find out more on Staffordshire Connects.

Family practitioner service - Early Help Team

Support for families facing multiple or complex challenges. Practitioners offer:

  • One-to-one support for children and young people
  • Help for parents and carers to improve family life

Learn more on Staffordshire Connects

Other services and support

Children's Advice and Support Service

Report concerns about a child or young person.

Visit the service page.

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership

Advice on keeping children safe and what to do if you're worried.

Visit the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership

Tiny Happy People

Real parenting stories and tips to support your journey.

Visit BBC Tiny Happy People

Family Action - FamilyLine

Emotional and practical support via phone, text, email or webchat.

Visit Family Action

One Plus One - Me, You and Baby Too

Online courses for new parents on managing stress and conflict.

Visit OnePlusOne

Action for Children - Parent Talk

Parenting advice and live chat with a coach. 

Visit Parent Talk

Cafcass

Support for families involved in family court. 

Visit Cafcass

Midlands Family Justice

Videos offering advice from Judge Bailey. 

Watch on YouTube

SARAC - Sexual Abuse and Rape Advice Centre

Trauma-informed support for support for anyone aged 11+ affected by sexual abuse. 

Visit SARAC

Samaritans

Available 24/7 to talk about anything that’s upsetting you.

Call: 116 123

Visit Samaritans

Need more help

Speak to your local Family Hub, Health Visitor or GP. You can also explore more services on Staffordshire Connects.