In the East of England, our local services are provided through a team of home-based family workers and volunteer parent representatives.
Family workers
Our family workers offer parents one-to-one help and support through times of need.
- Family worker, Norfolk, Georgina Sait, Tel: 01502 710757, e-mail: georgina.sait@cafamily.org.uk
- Family worker, Suffolk, Rachel Hill, Tel: 01473 422539, e-mail: rachel.hill@cafamily.org.uk
- Family worker, Cambridgeshire, Adele Meader, Tel: 01799 543043, e-mail: adele.meader@cafamily.org.uk
- Family worker, Luton (for South Asian families with children under 5 years), Shugufta Malik, Tel: 01582 548 106, e-mail: shugufta.malik@cafamily.org.uk
Volunteer parent representatives
Our volunteer parent representatives are all parents of disabled children and offer peer support and local signposting.
Other ways we can help
Helpline
If we don’t have a local contact in your area, our freephone helpline can give you information, support and advice.
Information for families
We also hold lots of useful local information for families, including details of your nearest:
- Children’s centre – a centre offering a range of information, support and activities for children under 5 and their families.
- Family information service – free and impartial information on childcare and family services for parents of children and young people aged 0-19.
- Parent partnership service – free and impartial information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).
- Parent support group – a group of parents meeting regularly to offer each other mutual support and information.
These are just some of the services offering support to families of disabled children – for more information about the full range of services in your area, contact our helpline.
Information for professionals
If you are a professional worker and would like to make an enquiry please contact our library and information team .
Information on starting a local group
If you are interested in starting a local parents group, we are happy to advise and help. See our supporting groups section for details of how we can help.
Local events
Managing challenging behaviour
Date: Thursday 9th October 2008
Time: 9.45am-2pm
Location: Kesgrave High School, Main Road, Kesgrave, Nr Ipswich, IP5 2PB
Description: There are no single answers to dealing with challenging behaviour, but there are some common approaches which may have some effect. This event for parents and professionals involved in caring for children and young people of all disabilities will look at different types of challenging behaviour; understand causes and reasons behind it. It will also explore strategies and techniques to help manage it and to encourage better behaviour. Organised by Contact a Family with speaker Graham Valentine, from bibic.
Cost: Parents – free; professionals - £25. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Booking information: Contact Rachel Hill, Tel: 01473 422 539, e-mail: rachel.hill@cafamily.org.uk
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