Carers and family support

Families may need a little extra support from time to time. This support can take the form of; a Family Group Conference to help families plan for their future, a day's break from caring for a disabled child,  fun activities for young carers or advice on where to get help for people who may experiencing domestic violence.

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Family Support meetings

  • The Kent Family Group Conference Service was established in June 2002 and is a way of working with families where plans and decisions need to be made.
    Family Group Conference Service

Caring

  • Young carers undertake a range of caring tasks and assume physical and emotional responsibilities normally carried out by an adult.
    Support for young carers

Contact us

Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

county.hall @kent.gov.uk

24 hour helpline: 0300 333 5540

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