At some point, many families need some support or advice for all sorts of reasons and this document is a great place to start.
Most support for families is provided by an Early Help service. Early Help is not a single service - it's a range of services, processes and support from Rutland County Council and other organisations, that aim to help children, young people and their families athttps://support for the earliest opportunity. Early Help offers support to families who'd like help to overcome any difficulties they're facing, before they become more serious . It's about getting the right support at the right time.
Early help support for families provided by Rutland County Council includes:
Some families who have a child with complex needs may also need support from the Children with Disabilities (CWD) social care service.
If you feel your family may benefit from some support, you can ask any professional you feel comfortable talking to complete an Early Help Assessment with you. An Early Help Assessment is a way of gathering and sharing information about the things that are working well for your family, and the things you might need help with.
You can also contact or pop into the Rutland Family Hub for more information or advice about support available.
There are also local voluntary organisations offering support to families who have a child with additional needs, such as the Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre and the Rutland Parent Carer Voice.
'When the Early Help worker started I was a little bit worried and I didn't want to tell her anything but now I am really happy with her, telling her everything. She has helped me overcome lots of things and now I know how to cope with everything!'
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Use the menu on the right to find out about other support available.