Families

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Welcome to our families page. This page is where you can find out about regular local activities and events and useful contact information for families (Please note these groups and contacts are run by external bodies and are not affiliated to Cannock Chase District Council).

 

Useful Contacts for families
  • Action for Neurodiversity  -Stronger Together

Providing autism-specialist counselling to those who live with or alongside Asperger's syndrome/autism and who are struggling and in need of help, with counsellors. Find more information on the website

  • Aiming High

Aiming High is a programme of activities and short breaks for children and young people aged 0-18 years old with a special educational need/disability (SEND) who live in Staffordshire. An Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is not needed to take part in these activities.

The programme is designed to boost children and young people's confidence and independence. Some activities are open to the whole family while other activities are suitable for children and young people to attend independently.

Activities include: Sensory experiences, day trips, sports, youth clubs, nature and outdoor activities and much more.

To find out more visit the website or call 0300 111 8007 (option 2, then option 3) or email sendreferrals@staffordshire.gov.uk 

  • Cannock Chase CAN

Cannock Chase CAN is a free health and wellbeing initiative. Download the app to find information about healthy eating , physical activity and advice about how to make healthier lifestyle choices. The app has loads off FREE activities that families can take part in to improved their health and wellbeing.

  • Family Hub 

Family hubs bring together different services for families, to make it easier to get the help you and your family need. They provide a single place to go for face-to-face support and information from a variety of services.

The Family Hub has a variety of activities and support. More information can be found on the facebook page. Call 01543 469894 or email cannockchasefamilyhub@staffordshire.gov.uk 

  • SNAP - Special Needs Adventure Playground

The Special Needs Adventure Playground provides a safe, secure and non-judgemental play area for children and adults with special needs. Siblings without special needs are also welcome. To find out more visit the website

  • SEND IASS - Staffordshire Family Partnership

SEND IASS is Staffordshire's Special Education Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service and provide free, impartial, confidential advice and support around Education, Health and Social Care.

The team supports Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with SEND (0-25) and also Children and Young People with SEND. To find out more visit the website

  • Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN)

Sun is a networking group looking at issues affecting children and young people with special educational needs and their families.

The network provides an opportunity for parents, carers, young people, voluntary groups and agencies - such as education, social care and health -to get together and help to make a real difference to the quality of services and people's lives in the community. To find out more information visit the website

  • Staffordshire Libraries

Staffordshire Libraries host activities for the family including Baby Bounce and Rhyme and Storytelling. To find out what is happening at your local library visit the website 

  • West Chadsmoor Family Centre

Supporting Children and Families to Meet. Learn. Play. Grow. A range of activities and services for parents and children, as well as holiday events. For more information call 01543 571698 or email Hello_WCFC@outlook.com To find out what actvities are on at the Family Centre visit the website or the Facebook page

 

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