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Find support for children, young people and families
Use our directory to find council services, local voluntary and community organisations that can help support you and your family in Croydon.
Finding the right support
The Croydon early help directory can help you to find local services, including voluntary, community organisations and faith groups to support you and your family in Croydon. These services may include support around:
community and voluntary groups
youth justice
domestic violence and abuse
employment, education and training
health and wellbeing
housing and homelessness
parenting and childcare
social, community and leisure activities
special educational needs and disabilities
There is a separate directory for special educational need and disability support.
Best Start services
Best Start is a universal service that can give you access to early intervention support from pregnancy until your child turns 5. The service ensures that babies and children have the best start in life by giving them access to the right services and information. These are listed in the directory.
Find out how you can access Best Start services.
Parenting programmes
Find out how you can access parenting programmes listed in the directory.
Help and advice
Email the Partnership Early Help team: partnershipearlyhelp@croydon.gov.uk
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