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Events in libraries

Hampshire libraries has a range of events for families, children, communities, and various hobbies.

Children's clubs and events

Children's events happening at libraries across Hampshire.

Family support

Work alongside parents and carers to provide support to improve family relationships and prevent breakdown

Volunteering

Who can adopt

We also welcome individuals who may choose to parent with the support of their extended family. ... You can be claiming Universal Credit and other benefits to help support your family and we can help signpost you to these too.

Adoption and fostering

Adopt South

Thinking about adopting a child in Hampshire? Attend an information event. Adopt South provides support through the adoption process, training and mentoring.

Attendance guidance for parents/carers

Attendance guidance for parents/carers. School attendance and penalty notice fines for unauthorised holiday in term time

Behaviour

Young parents and continuing pregnancy

Talk through your decision with your GP and family and friends so that they can support you throughout your pregnancy and after the birth

Sexual health

Parents

Top tips on talking to your child or teenager about sex and relationships.

Sexual health

Paying for care in a care home

You may have family or friends who are willing to contribute towards the cost of your care. ... Hampshire County Council, as your local authority, will assess your care and support needs.

Adult social care

Five ways to Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is the foundation for a positive outlook on life

Public health

Young carers

Help and support for young carers in Hampshire

Data

A range of data has been produced by the Data and Information Team (DaIT), including a breakdown of ethnicity, EMTAS New Arrivals, attendance data and more.

Miscellaneous Data protection

Support for parents and babies in libraries

Your local library is a hub of support for new parents and babies during their first twelve months and beyond.

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

Hampshire County Council is calling on more people to come forward and care for vulnerable children in need of loving homes this winter and beyond

Adoption support for families and young people

We will listen to what is happening in your world and find ways to support you and your family. ... We organise monthly meet-ups including LGBT+, Single parent groups as well as social events with your children, youth activities and our Family Fun Days.

Helping new parents and their babies to flourish at Hampshire libraries

Hampshire parents who have recently welcomed a baby into their lives are invited to meet and connect with other new parents and carers at dedicated drop-in sessions in local libraries

Types of fostering

You will be allocated a Home from Home coordinator who will provide ongoing supervision, support and advice. ... Parent and child. You’re ready to welcome a young parent and their family to stay with you at a time when they need extra support.

I am a parent or carer

School and college travel information for families.

School transport

Legal measures for unauthorised absence

There are different types of legal measures that the Legal Intervention Team can use

Miscellaneous

Caring for children – responsibilities

Caring for children – Private fostering and Family and friends (respite) care, Special Guardianship Orders (SGO), Parental responsibility, Parental contact, Child arrangement orders, Children's homes

Adopting siblings with Adopt South

Adopting siblings with Adopt South. We wanted to have a family, and this was our way of having a family. ... We offer a learning programme specifically for adopting siblings, dedicated sibling parent workers as well as a parent who has adopted siblings

Adoption and fostering

Adoption support and training courses

We also run our Relatives’ Workshop, where family and close friends, can learn more about the needs of adopted children, as well as identify how your support network can offer their ... support. Adopt South also have adoptive parent mentors, who we

Adoption and fostering

Types of adoption

There are several different types of adoption which you may want to consider as you think about growing your family.

Adoption and fostering

Autism

Find information and advice on Autism including the difficulties people face, getting a diagnosis and support available.

Adult social care

Special educational needs and disabilities

Support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Hampshire.

Concerns about a child Support for special needs