Parenting support
Parenting services and programmes in Cumberland.
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Parenting can be rewarding but also tough at times.
Support is available to help you:
- build strong relationships with your child
- improve your family’s health and wellbeing
- support your child’s education and attendance
- encourage independence, resilience and aspiration
Early Help for families
Early Help supports families as soon as problems are identified. It also helps build long-term strategies for a stronger future.
Support is available from:
- Family support services – for families with children aged 0 to 19 years
- Services for young people – for ages 10 to 19 years (up to 25 with additional needs)
- Children’s Centres – for children aged 0 to 5 years and their families
- Youth Justice – for children aged 10 to 18 years at risk of offending
Find out more about the Early Help and how to contact the team.
Free online courses
Visit our online support and resources page for all parents, carers and grandparents.
Children and families service
We provide a child-centred service, ensuring children and young people are:
- safe
- protected from neglect and abuse
- secure in their family arrangements
- supported to achieve improved life chances
Find out more and see how we can support you.
Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP)
Professionals like teachers, doctors, and social workers work together to keep children and young people safe.
They share concerns if they see, hear or notice something that worries them about a child.
Read Cumberland Youth Connect for more information about the CSCP.
To report a concern about a child, visit Child protection and safeguarding on the Cumberland Council website.
