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Help with parenting

All parents and carers need a little help from time to time. Get tips and support for dealing with new or difficult situations.

Lewisham Children and Family Centres run a range of programmes to support with the everyday challenges of parenting a baby or child.

Reducing parental conflict

To help every child to have the best start in life, it is important to reduce harmful levels of conflict between parents - whether they are together or separated. You can get support with this visit the CAFCASS parenting together page to get advice and support on co-parenting.

Apply for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which provides a contribution of £500 towards mediation costs in some cases cases, which supports resolving family law disputes outside of court, where appropriate.