Services for Young Children

Support for grandparents

Families can be reliant on grandparents and other relatives to care for their children in order to work, attend appointments, go to college, spend time with other siblings or just have some ‘time out’.

Like any carer, grandparents from time to time need some guidance or support. Below are some links to helplines and websites that might be useful:

Grandparents Association

National charity supporting grandparents and their families.

Local office: Portsmouth

Grannynet

Information site about looking after grandchildren.

Grandparents Plus

National charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and wider family in children's lives.

  • Helpline: 033 123 7015

  • Email: advice@gandparentsplus.org.uk

  • Website: Grandparents Plus

Family Lives

National charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.

(Please note that Hampshire County Council does not specifically recommend or endorse these organisations.)

And not forgetting…

Children’s centres and parent and toddler groups are there for socialisation and support.

To find your local groups visit the Family Information Directory.

Click here for information about paying for Ofsted registered childcare.