RIB VALLEY PARTNERSHIP

Useful Information

Useful Links for Families, Help & Support

At Rib Valley Partnership, we understand that families can sometimes benefit from additional guidance, advice, and support. Whether you are looking for help with parenting, mental health and wellbeing, special educational needs, financial support, safeguarding concerns, or family services, there are many organisations available to help.

The resources below provide trusted information, practical advice, and access to professional support for children, young people, parents, carers, and families. We encourage anyone who needs assistance to reach out and make use of these valuable services.

Families First Portal

Help and advice for families
Do you ever wonder who to ask about small family problems?
The Families First directory gives you local organisations that can help.
Whether you’re worried about your child’s development or behaviour, housing or money, drug or alcohol issues in the family, there are local organisations to help. You might simply want to join a parenting group or find activities for your child.

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HCC Children’s Services

To report concerns about a child or request support:

Tel: 0300 123 4043

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Delivering Special Provision Locally

Is a Hertfordshire-wide initiative, working to improve the range of provision and support services available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 0-25.

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Family Lives

Coram Family Lives

We understand that family life and parenting can be challenging, and we know that the right support at the right time can make all the difference. We offer a comprehensive suite of resources, including our national helpline, online chat, WhatsApp and email support service. We have online advice articles and a wide range of free online parenting courses. For families in need of in-person support, we provide a range of direct services across various locations in England and Wales.
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SEND

The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer

The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.

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Parenting Course & Support

Supporting Links

This is where Supporting Links can help.

We are a local Social Enterprise, providing parenting support through courses, workshops and 1:1 mentoring of parents and children throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.

We value the knowledge and experience that every parent brings and we aim to build on those skills to enable parents to feel more confident and positive about their own abilities. We can help you understand your child’s behaviour and develop effective strategies that really work to improve behaviour and communication, and build the foundations for successful family relationships.

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Herts Hub

Herts Hub

Learn about Hertfordshire’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) System

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HertsHelp

HertsHelp

We’re here to listen and help you find independent support, guidance and information to get the most out of life.

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Citizens Advice East Herts

Citizens Advice East Herts

We provide free, confidential and impartial advice on all issues.

We are here to help you find a way forward.

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Other Useful Links

Buntingford Food Support

Buntingford and surrounding villages Food Bank

Email: buntingfordfoodhub@gmail.com

Mobile: 07842 889772

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East Herts Council - Housing Support

Apply for housing

Affordable rented housing is housing for households that cannot afford to buy or rent in the private market.

We maintain the Housing Register for people wanting access to affordable rented housing provided by registered providers operating in the district. We can help you find out if you are eligible and qualify for a registered provider home, explain how the Housing Register points scheme works, and how offers of accommodation to

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