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Family Support

We work in partnership with many local agencies and charities to offer a variety of support programs and childcare options. If you are in need of support or want to become more involved in local social groups please feel free to speak to a member of our team or follow the links below. 

If required school can support families through the 'Early Help' process, this involves creating a team of professionals/agencies around the family to offer support in times of need. Follow the link below to learn more about 'Early Help'. 

Early Help Information Leaflet

Barnados Children's Centre and Family Support- The Regent Old London Road PENRITH Cumbria CA11 8ET Phone: 01768 899901

Cumbria Family Support  Our charity offers support for children and families who are experiencing stress or difficulties. We help families by providing practical and emotional support to reduce isolation and health inequalities, and help them to overcome issues or challenges they may be facing.

Focus Family  The Focus Family project is part of the national Troubled Families programme, a Department for Communities and Local Government initiative to support local authorities in addressing the needs of the most challenging and hard to reach families. Nationally, these are families considered to have a range of needs that include: Children not attending school. Family members involved in crime or anti-social behaviour. Families at risk of financial exclusion including those with adults on out of work benefit and young people at risk of being out of work or training when they leave school. Families living with or having experienced domestic abuse/violence. Family members with physical and/or mental health needs including substance misuse. A child in need of help.

Citizens' Advice Bureau  Penrith Office. 2 Sandgate, Penrith, CA11 7TP.  Debt Enquiries - 03300 563037    General Advice 0800 144 8848

Mind - Money and mental health

Christians Against PovertyCAP debt centre in partnership with Penrith Methodist Church. Mon - Thur 9.30am to 5pm and Fri - 9.30am to 3.30pm.  To book an appointment or find out more, telephone 0800 328 006

Salvation Army Food Bank  Hunter Lane, Penrith.  Items can left in the porch at Hunter Lane on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays