Our Services – Families In Focus (Essex)
Helpline
Easy access through a telephone helpline to appropriate emotional support, a tailor–made response to enquiries and signposting.
Family Adviser Support
Family Support Adviser or key worker one to one support (via telephone helpline, home visits, accompanying to meetings)
Independent Parental Support (IPS)
Providing parents with relevant information and support around a vast array of issues including specialist advice, information and support on Special Education Needs (school admission and choice, integration, transition, bullying, exclusions or threat of exclusions and statementing.
Help With Disability benefits (including DLA)
Providing information and support in obtaining disability benefits (e.g. the DLA, carer's allowance, Family Fund and other financial support), preparation and support with appeals and tribunals.
Saturday Activity Club
Weekly activity club for all the family
Siblings Support Group
Kidzspace, a special group for siblings (brothers and sisters aged 8+).
Respite Opportunities
Parent or carers Indulgence Days and pamper sessions and drop–in centres with access to other "similar–situated" families to share experiences and support.
Family Activities – social events, workshops
Mutual support through family, social and group activities together with speakers, information or advice and learning opportunities at various venues around the county.
