Support for families

Young familyWe are a specialist service of social workers, occupational therapists and sensory impairment services who work with children aged 0 - 18yrs with severe and profound learning, physical and sensory disabilities or a combination of disabilities.

What do we do?

We carry assessments focusing on:

  • the child's development needs
  • the parents/carers' capacity to respond to those needs
  • wider family support
  • environmental factors.

Once we have accepted a referral, a social worker will visit you at home to carry out an assessment. If the referral is for equipment or adaptations to enable them to live as independently as possible, an occupational therapist will visit to assess what is needed.
Wherever possible, the child/young person will be asked to take part in their own assessment.

How do I arrange an assessment for my child?

Contact the Kent Contact and Assessment Service

What services may be available following assessment?

  • Children's direct payments to enable parents / carers to purchase
    individual services to meet their child's needs.
  • Help within the home.
  • Short breaks for children in a range of settings that may include
    specialised social activities, including play schemes and clubs.
  • Overnight residential short breaks.
  • Information about other services.