Find support for families, young people and children
Use our directory to find council services, local voluntary and community organisations that can help support you and your family in Croydon.
Professionals working with children and young people
Information for teachers, GPs, social workers and partnership agencies that work with children and young people.
Child protection and safeguarding
If you have concerns that a child or young person under 18 is being neglected, harmed or abused, please contact the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team.
Early help support
Find out about universal support in places such as children centres, and how to access additional support through the Early Help Family Solutions service.
Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
Emotional wellbeing and mental health (EWMH) services provide support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are living in Croydon.
Young Croydon
Positive activities for young people aged 8-18 who live in the borough, delivered in the community, local youth centres and schools. We also provide educational workshops, 1 to 1 support for vulnerable young people and youth involvement activities
Special educational needs and disability support
Search for local support and advice for children, young people and their families who receive, or are looking to receive, special educational needs or disability support in Croydon.
Adoption and fostering
Adoption and fostering services in Croydon, including how to adopt or foster a child.
Childcare
How to access children care services, childminding and how to set up a childcare business and play street event.
Children looked after and care leavers
Find out what services are available for children who are looked after by the council and care leavers.
Schools and education
Schools, nurseries and pre-schools, adult education, options for 16 to 19-year-olds, teachers, parents and extra-curricular activities.
Hospice care for children
Children's hospices provide respite and terminal care for children suffering from life-limiting conditions.
Children, families and learning policies, plans and strategies
The Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Strategy and the post-16 transport policy.