HAF Toolkit for parents and providers

Help and support for families who have a child with additional needs.

Disability Living Allowance

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who is under 16 and has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability.

Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person up to the age of 17.

Their support is focused on those on low incomes with a child who has a high level of additional support needs.

They provide grants for a range of essential items.

If you’re thinking of applying to Family Fund, you can apply online or download or order an application pack.

Social care direct payments are for children who have severe and profound needs and require specialist support, and have had a child and family assessment which identifies a child’s unmet need.

Find out if you’re eligible for a child and family assessment.

CHAT Children's Respite Charity is a small charity based in Aylesbury who support families in Buckinghamshire with children who have special needs.

CHAT is able to fund grant applications from families for short term respite care in the children's own home.

Applications may be made their website or by calling the CHAT office on 07402 063133 to request a form.