About this Support Category
Family and parent support services can help parents and carers feel more informed, connected and supported when managing family life, SEND processes, diagnosis pathways, school concerns, emotional wellbeing or day-to-day challenges.
This type of support may be useful where a child or young person has autism, ADHD, SEND, anxiety, disability, developmental differences, mental health needs, school difficulties or other support needs affecting the wider family.
Services may include:
- Parent and carer support
- Family support and practical guidance
- Peer support groups or parent networks
- Signposting to local services, charities or specialist help
- Support linked to diagnosis, SEND, school concerns or family stress
- Information, advice or emotional support for parents and carers
If you are looking for one-to-one coaching around routines, communication or parenting strategies, visit Parenting Coaching.
When choosing a family or parent support provider, check what type of support they offer, who the service is for, whether it is local or national, whether there are fees, and whether the support matches your family’s situation.
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Finding the Right Family or Parent Support
The right family or parent support service will depend on your child’s needs, your family situation, location, support goals and whether you are looking for practical guidance, emotional support, peer connection, signposting or specialist advice.
Some services focus on SEND, autism, ADHD, disability, parent wellbeing, local peer support or family advocacy. Others may provide general parent support, workshops, information sessions, helplines or community-based support.
This section is most relevant where families are looking for broader support and guidance, rather than a specific clinical therapy, tutoring service or formal assessment provider.
Before contacting a provider, consider whether you need:
- Parent or carer support
- Family guidance, signposting or practical help
- Support linked to autism, ADHD, SEND or disability
- A local parent group, charity or community organisation
- Emotional support, peer support or parent wellbeing support
- Information about fees, eligibility, location and referral routes
Find Support UK does not provide clinical, legal, financial or emergency advice. Always check provider details directly and consider speaking with a school, GP, health professional or appropriate adviser if your family needs urgent or specialist support.