Children and families

Support for families with parenting advice, financial help, local services, and guidance on education, behaviour and childcare.

Support children and young people with activities, care options, short breaks and help for young adults preparing for independence.

Get early help and prevention support for families, young people and professionals in Portsmouth.

Information on childcare, early years education, and support for families.

Explore adoption, fostering and kinship care options, including how to apply and get support.

Find the support you may need as a family from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 years, or 25 if they have special educational needs or a disability.