We support children and families through difficult times in their lives including low income and poverty, mental or physical ill health, disability, learning difficulties, school non-attendance and exclusion, bereavement, family break-up and domestic abuse. We help children and parents/carers to resolve problems, develop confidence and resilience and improve relationships. Family Support Practitioners visit families at home to provide one-to-one emotional and practical support. This includes listening, parenting advice, help to manage money, encouragement and support to find work, referral to specialist services, attending appointments and advocating for families. Family Support Work also provides food parcels, clothing, household goods and help with winter fuel bills where necessary. Our aim is to support parents as they try to ensure that their children have the best start in life – “A strong family for every child in Sussex”.