Benefits for Families Training
About
Essential knowledge for professionals supporting parents, carers & childrenDo you work with families who may be missing out on vital financial support? Our Benefits for Families Training gives you the knowledge and tools to confidently guide households through the benefits and financial help available to them.
What the Training Covers
✔️ Key benefits for families: Child Benefit, Universal Credit elements, Child Tax considerations
✔️ Support for childcare costs (UC childcare element, Tax-Free Childcare)
✔️ Free School Meals, Healthy Start, School Clothing Grants
✔️ Disability-related benefits for children (DLA for children, linked entitlements)
✔️ Support for young parents, kinship carers, and separated families
✔️ Navigating changes of circumstances (new baby, separation, work changes)
✔️ Maximising income & avoiding common pitfalls
✔️ Practical signposting tools and resources
Who Should Attend?
Family support workers
Early help and social care staff
Housing and homelessness teams
School and nursery staff
Community and voluntary sector workers
Anyone supporting parents and children
Why Attend?
Strengthen your ability to help families increase their financial stability, access the right support at the right time, and reduce crisis situations. Leave with clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Cost
£59 per person
Date
Friday 13 March 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+00)Location
Morecambe Town Hall
Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AF