Family Information Service

HAF Toolkit for parents and carers

Last updated: 23 September 2026
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Find support for your family

Families sometimes need support with more than holiday activities.

This toolkit brings together local and national services that can help with:

  • food and essentials
  • money and finances
  • clothing and household items
  • childcare
  • special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • emotional health and wellbeing
  • learning and education

You do not need to be attending a Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme to access most of the services listed on this page.

If you are not sure what support you need, contact the Family Information Service for advice and guidance.

The team can help you identify the right support for your family and signpost you to local services.