Early Help
Early Help means providing the Right Help at the Right Time to help children and families work through any difficulties they may have in their life.
As a family or young person, there may be times when you need some extra support. If you can, talk to a professional you feel comfortable sharing this information with. It’s really important to talk.
Please get in touch with Mrs Sage.
Help and support for Families
We recognise that at times families may need some extra help, signposting or support, often this can be from friends, family or someone in the community but sometimes more may be required.
Children’s Help and Advice Team (CHAT)
This confidential service is open to all families living in Herefordshire, with a child or children aged 0 to 18 years, or up to 25 years old for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Their friendly and professional team will listen to your concerns and offer advice and support to help you and your family.
They can offer support, advice and guidance for families and young people on:
- Family relationships
- Challenging behaviours
- Housing and financial matters
- Emotional and mental health worries
- Keeping your child safe (online and in the community)
- Child wellbeing and development
- Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families
- Any issue affecting you and your family
You can contact the CHAT team on 01432 260261 (available Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.45pm) and speak to an experienced CHAT Advisor.