Children and Families
Healthy Start
Are you pregnant?
Do you have children under 4?
Don't miss out on Healthy Start vouchers and vitamins worth £1000 per child!
Vouchers worth up to £8.50 per week to spend on milk, or fresh and frozen fruit/vegetables, and free vitamins
See eligibility and apply HERE.
Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
Your child may be entitled to a free place at an activity near you.
There are free places available for children aged 4 to 16, who are eligible for free school meals.
There are also a limited number of free places available for children on the programme living in low-income households who are not in receipt free school meals.
Find out more HERE.
Little Stars
If you are a parent and struggling with the costs a baby bank could help.
The Little Stars team supports vulnerable families - ranging from baby packs to pre-loved baby and children’s clothing to essential equipment and pre-loved school uniforms and new presents so every child has something to open at Christmas.
A referral is needed, find out more HERE.
BEAM Shropshire
An emotional health & wellbeing service for under 25's.
BEAM works with under 25's to help with their emotional health and wellbeing. This means how happy you are and how you feel about life.
Find out more and contact HERE.
Early Help
Giving parents the support and guidance they need to be able to meet the needs of their children.
Shropshire Council run various programmes supporting low income families, children and young people's wellbeing and SEND children.
Find out more HERE.
Domestic Abuse
Below are some organisations who can help. In an emergency always call 999
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service exists to provide an outreach and a child/young person's service to women and their children whose lives are affected by domestic abuse, to empower them to make decisions for themselves about their own futures.
Refuge
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there is support available. Your partner may tell you that nobody will believe you or help you. That is not the case. You are not alone.
24 hour helpline;
Rights of Women
Provide accurate and accessible advice and information about the law and women's legal rights. Enables women to make safe and informed choices for themselves and their families.
Respect
Men’s Advice Line is a team who will listen and believe you. Their team are available to offer you non-judgmental support, practical advice and information.
Their focus is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic abuse by providing confidential support.