My family - support for parents and children
This page signposts specific support for parents, carers and older people.
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For parents and carers
How to apply for free school meals at Lambeth schools.
In Lambeth children are entitled to 15 hours of free early learning per week for 38 weeks a year. Read more about free early learning for your child.
Funding for parents and carers returning to work.
How to find help if you would like to return to work but feel you can't because of your caring role.
Places you can go
Young Carers Project
Information, advice and support for children and young people (5 to 19 years old) caring for a family member with an illness or disability.
The project offers holiday trips and outings, homework clubs, youth clubs and one-to-one support. The service is open to professionals and accepts self-referrals.
This service is provided by Lambeth Crossroads.
Manager: Sheila Hammond
Phone: 020 8678 5605
Email: youngcarers@lambethxroads.org.uk
Waterloo Action Centre
Waterloo Action Centre staff can offer advice on some social services such as events and support for older people and carers.
Address: 14 Baylis Road, Waterloo, SE1 7AA
General advice: 0207 261 1404
Benefits advice: 0207 633 9415
Drop-in sessions:
- Mondays and Fridays 9.30am to 12pm
- Wednesdays 9.30am to 1pm
- Tuesdays and Thursdays - telephone advice only from 9.30am to 5pm.