Supporting Parents ..... Supporting Families
Durham County Council’s Families Information Service is a free and impartial information service for families of children or young people aged 0 to 19. We can provide information on a wide range of things – whether your query is about services or activities for children, young people or families we will try to help you or signpost you to someone who can.
If you don’t know who to ask…..ask us!
To search for childcare and other family services by area (e.g. Town, Postcode) click here or you can select a catergory below to browse our entire directory.
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advice and support
e.g. housing, immigration, unemployment 
babies
e.g. crying, feeding, vaccination
behaviour
e.g. addiction, bullying, personality
childcare
e.g. childminders, extended services, nurseries
children
e.g. adoption, play, starting school
children's safety
e.g. home safety, child protection
disability
e.g. mobility, respite care, special needs
families - being a parent or carer
e.g. bonding, home life, stepfamilies
health
e.g. allergies, medication, serious illness
learning and skills
e.g. apprenticeships, libraries, skills
leisure and recreation
e.g. clubs and groups, games, parks
money
e.g. savings, grants, childcare vouchers
parent's and children's rights
e.g. discipline, legal aid, marriage
pregnancy and maternity
e.g. birth, midwives, new parents
relationships
e.g. communication, marriage, sexuality
schools
e.g. curriculum, homework, types of school
teenagers
e.g. careers, independence, money
toddlers
e.g. healthy eating, potty training, toddler groups
travel and transport
e.g. travelling with children, road safety
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