Families
Information, advice, guidance and activities to support you on your family journey. Whether you’re looking for parenting advice and programmes, support around infant feeding or fun things to do as a family.
Prenatal & Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant or you’re planning for a child, find out more about the pregnancy journey and the kinds of services, activities, courses and support we have in place to support Barking and Dagenham residents.
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Children and SEND
Valuable information, advice and inclusive activities for children. Including SEND information and support. There are a lots of activities for all abilities for all families in Barking and Dagenham.
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Baby Bank
The Baby Bank is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting families in need. The Baby Bank collects used clothing and toys and distribute them to those who could use a helping hand.
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Early Help Family Support Service
New Early Help services for parents and families have started across Barking and Dagenham. Find out about services that are local to you and some that will come to where you want to meet them.
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Family Information Service
If you’re pregnant or you’re planning for a child, find out more about the pregnancy journey and the kinds of services, activities, courses and support we have in place to support Barking and Dagenham residents.
Read moresupport for dads and partners
Children don’t come with instructions and learning to be a parent can be very tough. Dads are just as important in bringing them up and they have support needs of their own.
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Family Mediation
Family mediation helps parents work together when families change. A mediator guides you to find solutions about children, money and homes. You make the choices, not a judge, and it’s faster than court.
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