Find trusted organisations, helplines, and local services offering advice, emotional support, and practical help.
CoramBAAF – Find support and advice for caring
A charity offering expert guidance, training, and resources for foster carers, adopters, and special guardians.
Family Rights Group – Know your rights
Confidential advice for families involved with children’s services, including support for parents and kinship carers.
Kinship – Help for kinship carers
National charity offering advice, emotional support, and practical guidance for people raising a relative or friend’s child.
GOV.UK - Advice on looking after someone else’s child
Government guidance and advice on support and benefits available when you’re caring for someone else’s child.
PAC-UK – Specialist support for permanent care
Independent advice, counselling, and education services for those affected by adoption and Special Guardianship.
Adopt London West – Local support for special guardians
Join monthly coffee mornings or call the helpline (0208 825 5241) for advice and connection with other carers.
CAMHS – Mental health support for children
Mental and emotional health specialist services for children and young people up to 18 years old their families and carers (020 3317 5050).
Brent WEST – Wellbeing and emotional support
A mental health service offering support for Brent children and young people (up to age 25 with SEND), including one-to-one and group sessions, advice for carers, and school-based help
Family Wellbeing Centres – Local help in Brent
The Brent Family Wellbeing Centres provide a range of community-led services that can support you and your family.