Money matters!

In the Money Matters section you will find information and guidance on different types of financial support that may be available for you and your family.  You can also find out about other money related areas such as banking, benefits, mortgages, debt and bankruptcy and much more.

For more information please visit the money matters section of the Family Services Directory. Should you need further help accessing the information please do not hesitate to contact FiND.

Work Redbridge - supporting you in your quest for work

The Work Redbridge virtual hub has been designed to provide information about how to access employment, training, volunteering and business support in Redbridge by bringing together a range of information about local providers and services.

The Hub is divided into useful categories aimed at helping with a wide range of issues relating to work:

Welcome to the new look and feel FSD!

Redbridge Family Services Directory has undergone a major facelift with a range of new visual and userbility improvements, including: a new look Children's Centre and Disabilities zones; new guidance pages; new search options and the ability to filter your searches.

We hope you find it more useful than before and welcome any feedback.

Please note we are still experiencing a few minor teething problems with some areas of the new site and we apologise for the inconvenience but are working to rectify these as soon as possible.

From the FiND Team

Videos on safety, parties and independence and growing up

Parent Channel TV have produced a range of videos to support and encourage parents and carers of children aged 5-19. They are currently highlighting the following themes “Safety”, “Parties and “Independence and growing up.”

Safety: Safety in the street 5-9 | Safety on the street 14-19 | Victims of crime | Gangs

Parties: Teen parties | Staying out late | Teenage years | Drugs | Sex

Independence and growing up: Home alone | Wanting their independence | Growing up too fast? | Don’t expect change overnight

For lots more videos on a whole range of family matters go to Parent Channel TV.

Climate week 2012: Climate Week 2012, Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, is an exciting, wide-ranging national occasion that offers people the chance to do their bit to protect our planet. More info here...

Online eAdmissions is now closed: If your child is due to start Primary or Secondary school in September and you have not applied you will now need to submit a paper application form called a common application form (CAF). More info here...

Redbridge Card: the local loyalty card that encourages people who live and work in the Borough to support local businesses. More info here...

Work Redbridge: a new online service providing information on how to access employment, training, volunteering and business support opportunities. More info here...

NEW Nature Backpacks offer even more FREE Family Fun! Explore and enjoy the outdoors with your children with quizzes, plant and bug hunts, garden trails and other fun challenges at Valentines Mansion.  Available on open days throughout the year. More info here...

Trustee Opportunity: Redbridge Children & Young People’s Network (RCYPN) are looking for committed individuals to join their Board of Trustees. For more information please contact Saffina Masood (Network Coordinator) on 020 8514 4420 or email rcypn1@gmail.com  

Breastfeeding your child: where to go for local support sessions and who to call for help right now. More info here...

Volunteering opportunities: do you want to help somebody in your local community and get involved in some positive activities? More info here...

Social networking and safety on the internet: The internet is an exciting and informative tool for both parents and their children. However, there are risks that parents, children and young people need to be aware of. More info here...

Anxiety Care Closure: Please note that Anxiety Care has closed due to lack of funding and are no longer operating from the Parish Centre. However some services are still be available. More info here...

Love food, hate waste: The Love Food Hate Waste campaign estimates that households in the UK throw away 7.2 million tonnes of food every year, costing the average family with children £680 a year, over £50 a month. More info here...

Looking for a private tutor for your child? Private tutors are one way to assist your child generally however its important for parents to select an appropriately trained and verified professional. More info here...

Violence in the home? If you or somebody you know is experiencing any form of violence within the home, do not suffer in silence.  There are various support groups and organisations that are there to provide help and support. More info here...

Do you prefer watching videos to reading? If you're more of a 'visual' person and prefer seeing and hearing information and advice then check out Parent Channel TV. More info here...

Is there enough childcare in Redbridge? The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Report 2011 is now available. More info here...

Cheap computers for sale: ready-to-use and up-to-date computers available to people receiving certain benefits for just £95.00. More info here...

Foster care in Redbridge: ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Then come along to one of Redbridge's Fostering Information Evenings. More info here...