Being a parent⁄carer

Life is never the same again when you become a parent⁄carer. You may find our following pages useful.

Babies and children

Registering a birth
Children's information Services - providing information on early education and childcare providers within the Royal Borough
Children's Service Directory - To help those working with children and young people find services and activities available locally.
Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit - support for families with children and working people on low incomes.

Joining a Library
Library services for under fives - every library has a colourful under fives area with toddler-sized furniture and toys to play with, making visits to a library exciting and fun
Bookstart RBKC - aims to introduce babies to the joys of books and library membership.

Your local park
Sports Facilities in the Parks
Aquababies - baby and toddlers swimming lessons with a difference.
Isla Hispana - educational activities in spanish for children of spanish-speaking families.
Children's Information Service - activities for children.

Families, children and young people - advice, help and people to talk to
Our Neighbours - neighbouring local authorities and the emergency services
Child and Family Consultation Service - for children and families experiencing developmental difficulties.
Contact A Family - a national charity for any parent or professional involved with or caring for a child with special needs.
Family Support Group - recruits volunteers to provide befriending and practical support to families with children up to the age of 16 living in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
A Place to Talk....about Kids - a walk in service for parents who are concerned about their children or teenagers (or phone to book an appointment)

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