Support for parents & kids

This section is about the support available for parents, children and families (for example, when your child has a disability or chronic condition) and also how parents and caregivers can best support their children (for example, when your child is receiving health care treatment or when your child is grieving).

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Support for parents and kids A-Z

Coping with grief, loss and change

This section includes information about helping children and young people, and also parents, who are experiencing grief.

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Financial support when you're having a baby / raising a family

Information on some of the financial support that may be available to you when raising your family: Paid Parental Leave, Parental Tax Credit, Domestic Help, Community Services Card, Working for Families package and Child Support.

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Palliative care for children

Palliative care is the care provided to children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses, and their families/whanau. It focuses on comfort and quality of life and support for the child and their family/whanau.

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Support available if you're affected by child abuse or family violence

Information, resources and support for when abuse has occurred, for when you're worried about a child or when you're affected by family violence.

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Support when your child has a disability or chronic condition

Information to support you when your child has a disability or long-term condition. Includes information about coping with a diagnosis; early intervention; financial help; needs assessment and special education.