Need a question answering?Visit our FAQs tool for answers to the most common questions on caring for a disabled child.FAQs We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children We support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. Our advice and guidance Information & Advice We’re here to help you with the best possible guidance for your child. Find out more Early years support We’re here to help you, your family and your child through the early years of their life. Find out more Benefits & money Find out whether your family is eligible for financial support and try our benefits and grants tools. Find out more Education & learning Parent information about education support for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. Find out more More support for your family Workshops & events Meet families like yours at our fun and informative events. Find out more Listening Ear service Our 1-1 emotional support telephone service. Find out more Campaigns & research We influence policy and campaign to tackle inequalities. Find out more Parent carer participation We support parent carer forums in England shaping local services. Find out more Support us Donate Fundraise Weekly Lottery Helping you work with families Professionals Our full offer for professionals working with families with disabled children Find out more Professional development courses We can host all our courses for small or large groups, virtually as a webinar or workshop and of course in-person too. Find out more Consultancy Our consultancy team are here to listen to your needs and work with you to find a solution that suits your ambitions. Find out more Latest news & views Suppliers take Warm Home Discount Scheme applications amid rising energy prices Thursday 23 September 2021 School transport in England: Get expert advice at our Facebook Q&A in September Wednesday 22 September 2021 80% say Universal Credit cut behind financial fears for next year Monday 20 September 2021 view all news & views The work Contact does is wonderful. There’s no single person from official authorities to help families through the maze of support and tell us what we need to know. Contact covers that niche and helped us get on our feet and enjoy being a family. – Without support from Contact and other fellow parents and carers, I wouldn’t be able to make it today…being part of Contact, allowed me to be who I am. – We’re proud of our numbers! In 2020/21: 196,000families helped through our advice and support services 4,974parent carers attended our workshops and family events £114,000donated by our generous supporters 92%of families feel better informed after receiving support from us
196,000families helped through our advice and support services 4,974parent carers attended our workshops and family events £114,000donated by our generous supporters 92%of families feel better informed after receiving support from us