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Hampshire Children's Trust

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

Support for young people Information for professionals

Further information for parents

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

I didn’t choose fostering, it chose me

Jan’s story

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)

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

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.

HAF Parent Hub

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

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

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

A Hampshire foster carer for the last eight years

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

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

National Year of Reading 2026: Go All In!

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

Consultation on Hampshire County Council’s Post-16 Transport Policy for 2024/25

Hampshire County Council is seeking residents’ and stakeholders’ views on its proposed Post-16 Transport Policy for 2024/25

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

Behaviour and Parenting

Family Lives offer advice and support for families on a range of issues. ... Togetherness - free online courses offering advice and practical tips to boost confidence as a parent, help navigate family life and strengthen relationships.

Gosport Discovery Centre

Opening times, location, facilities, services and events at Gosport Discovery Centre.

Improving your Keeping in Touch arrangement

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

This Foster Care Fortnight join us for a special fostering event in Winchester

Hampshire residents interested in fostering are being invited to come along to an informal in-person drop-in event at The Arc in Winchester on Saturday, 25 May

Disability Access Fund

The Disability Access Fund (DAF) is money that childcare providers can use to support children with disabilities or special educational needs.

Support for special needs Support for families

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)

Consultation on Hampshire County Council’s Post-16 Transport Policy for 2025-2026

Hampshire County Council is seeking residents’ and stakeholders’ views on its proposed Post-16 Transport Policy for 2025/26

When your birth child becomes an adult

Advice about how birth relatives can continue to use Keeping in Touch arrangements when a child becomes an adult

Proposal Four: To promote the most independent forms of transport assistance by prioritising a Public Transport Season Ticket or Personal Transport Budget over contracted transport, where this is appropriate and more cost effective

A proposal to promote the most independent forms of transport assistance by prioritising a Public Transport Season Ticket or Personal Transport Budget over contracted transport.

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

Barbara and Tom’s fostering story – Part 1