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National Year of Reading 2026: Go All In!

How Hampshire Libraries are celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026.

Why your child may not be eligible for specialist services

If your child doesn't meet the criteria for specialist services, you should have been given a copy of the eligibility criteria. If you think the criteria weren't applied fairly, ask the social worker who assessed your child to review the decision.

Lymington Library

Opening times, location, facilities, services and events at Lymington Library.

Birth families are a significant part of their lives. We are strong advocates for maintaining relationships

Barbara and Tom’s fostering story – Part 1

Petersfield Library

Opening times, location, facilities, services and events at Petersfield Library.

Starting Well – Children and Young People 2016 to 2020

This chapter will present the key factors for children and young people in Hampshire

Public health

Further information for parents

We can provide support and guidance to schools and colleges following sad events and critical incidents.

Care experience

Family support | Hampshire County Council. Volunteers will work alongside parents and carers to provide support, using family support techniques acquired during training, visiting families in their home or other local settings ... You would develop a

Adopt South’s Universal Offer

Adopt South’s Universal Offer provides comprehensive adoption support for adoptive families.

Fordingbridge Library

Opening times, location, facilities, services and events at Fordingbridge Library.

Planning for EHE

The LA will support the family in seeking a place in a suitable LA provision and will liaise and support the family in accessing this provision. ... The relevant team will record the wishes of the family and will direct the family concerned to the LA

I didn’t choose fostering, it chose me

Jan’s story

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF)

These are two additional sources of funding that your provider could potentially claim to support your child.

Learning and knowledge

Adopt South offers a wide range of learning opportunities to pre-order and post-order families to help guide you through your parenting journey.

Championing diversity in Foster Care Fortnight and beyond

Hampshire County Council is highlighting its support for foster children from different backgrounds as part of its celebrations for Foster Care Fortnight (15-28 May)

Hampshire Children's Trust

Hampshire Children's Trust - Working in partnership to improve outcomes for children

Support for young people Information for professionals

HAF Parent Hub

Guidance and information for parent of children eligible for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Men's Mental Wellbeing Toolkit

Read on to find what might work for you. You can search the Family Information and Services Hub directory of local services and support available for families, including help for children ... Dadventures UK on Facebook run a group to share and support

Real-life story inspires heartwarming search to find more foster carers in Hampshire

A Hampshire foster carer for the last eight years

Health, well-being and immunisations

Support is available covering a range of problems such as bullying, family problems, anxiety and other mental health needs. ... these free online courses offer advice and practical tips to boost your confidence as a parent or carer, help you navigate

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a death? If possible, a relative (spouse, child, parent) should register the death. ... finding bereavement help and support. How do I notify services after someone dies?

Safeguarding Early Years

Safeguarding advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Waterlooville Library

Opening times, location, facilities, services and events at Waterlooville Library

Role of the Local Authority

Whatever your circumstances, staff at the Children’s Services EHE department will be pleased to offer support, advice and guidance. ... Contact and help from the Local Authority. We will offer you an appointment with an EHE Visitor for each home

Local schools and other settings

Improving your Keeping in Touch arrangement

Adopt South's advice about how birth families can improve their Keeping in Touch arrangements