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Parent & Family Support

Parent training programmes, psychoeducation, sibling support and carers' wellbeing services in Kent.

Services listed ยท โœ“ Verified Feb 2026

Core Pathway: Parent training programmes like "Early Bird" are recommended for parents of autistic children. Kent offers various parent education programmes through health, education, and voluntary sector providers.

Kent Autistic Trust โ€” Family Support Information Service
๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿค Charity ๐Ÿ†“ Free โญ Core Pathway

Free service providing information, advice, support and training to individuals, families, carers and professionals affected by autism across Kent and Medway. Runs parent support groups, email groups and offers 1:1 meetings.

๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / free
We Are Beams โ€” Family Advice Service
๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿค Charity ๐Ÿ†“ Free

Family Advice service empowers parents and carers to ensure their voices are heard. Staff have training in Disability Benefits, SEND Practice, Behaviour Management, Autism & ADHD Awareness, and personal experience of supporting disabled children.

๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / free
SEN Professionals โ€” Parent Training
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿข Private ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid

Offers training sessions for parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD and SEND. Available for parents whose children have a diagnosis or are awaiting assessment. Individual online training sessions available (following Early Bird style).

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / paid
Kent SEND Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿข Private

Provides training and information sessions for parents, schools, colleges, Primary Care Networks, Early Help teams, CAMHS, charities and parent support groups. Extensive knowledge of SEND including Autism, ADHD and related conditions.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral
Autism South East โ€” Parent Training
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿค Charity

Provides training on the SEND legal framework to parents and professionals. Also offers family support services for adults and children with autism. Check their directory for local services and organisations.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Various
Carers First โ€” Kent Carer Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿค Charity ๐Ÿ†“ Free

Support for unpaid carers in Kent. Provides information, advice, emotional support, breaks and respite, and help navigating services. If you care for a disabled child, you may be entitled to carer's support.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / free
Kent County Council โ€” Early Help & Family Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Authority ๐Ÿ†“ Free

KCC Early Help services provide support for families with children with SEND. Includes family support workers, parenting programmes, and help accessing services. Family Hubs provide a first point of contact for family support.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / professional

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