Get help for your family - Dorset Council

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Getting help for your family

How to find support and information.
Find parenting support courses

Parenting courses for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 16 years.
Family Information Service

Find useful information for families including childcare, funding, support, activities for children and more.
Update your Family Information Directory record

Update an existing record, or add a new record on our Family Information Directory.
Children, young people and families' plan

Find out what we aim to achieve for our children, young people and families.
Children and family benefits information

Find links to the different benefits you may be able to claim.
Children's Centres in Dorset

Find your local Children's Centre.
Parent relationships

Find practical help to improve your relationships.