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Hackney Family Backup Ltd

Providing Community Support and Social Inclusion for Disabled Children and Young People
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Our Services
  • Information for parents
    If you are living in the borough of Hackney and are the parent or family of a disabled child or young person aged 0-19, we would like to hear from you. Find out here about the services we provide, how they might benefit you and your family and how you can access them.

  • Family Support Volunteers
    Family Support Volunteers work alongside families, offering extra support in a variety of ways. Volunteers might think up fun and exciting activities for the child in the home or offer an extra pair of hands to help the family go to the park. If you are interested in volunteering, find out more here!

  • Short Break Carers
    Our carers provide short breaks for disabled children on a regular basis, either in their own home or the child's home. If you are interested in becoming a Short Break Carer, find out more here!

  • Toy Library
    Hackney Family Backup have a small Toy and Resource Library which is available to any family with a disabled child living within the borough of Hackney. If you would like more information about the library and how to join, find out here!

  • Information for professionals
    If you are a professional working with a disabled child in Hackney, you might be interested in finding out more about the services we provide, including how you can make a referral.

  • Our work with the families of disabled children with challenging behaviour is supported by the Parenting Fund.

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