Families

We support families like yours to develop, rebuild and repair relationships using proven talk and play-based therapies, including Theraplay® and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Much of our support is fully funded with thanks to our valued commissioners and funders.

LATEST: Our Connect for Kids programme is open for Spring 2027. Sessions take place in Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) and are free to attend. This therapist-led group is an opportunity for children and their parents or carers to spend time together in a way that builds child confidence and connection.

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Beacon Family Services CIC have supported a wide range of struggling families, including:

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Families who are worried about their child's anxiety, emotional wellbeing or mental health

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Parents / carers struggling with their child's behaviours or Childhood Challenging Violent and Aggressive Behaviours (CCVAB)

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Families experiencing a life change, such as illness, divorce or a bereavement

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Fostering, adoptive or blended families looking for support to develop new relationships

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Families looking for support with neurodivergence, such as Autism or ADHD, or disabilities

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Parents / carers who would like to deepen their relationships and be a more connected parent

If you are struggling with family life, please browse our support services and resources below. Learn more about what we offer, and fill out the relevant enquiry forms below to get in touch.

Alternatively, you can fill out our contact form and we will get back to you to discuss your family's needs. You can access our support immediately in our INSTANT SUPPORT section which is filled with information, advice and resources to support families.

Click here to find out more about who we are and what we do.

Funded support provided by our valued funders

Therapeutic Support for Adoptive Parents, Special Guardians and Families

It can be hard to know how to respond when your adoptive child is finding change difficult. Our highly trained and clinically-supervised professionals help adoptive and kinship families build and strengthen relationships, including those affected by past trauma. Click the link below to find out more our full range of post-adoption services and resources, including our bespoke packages of support.

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For Practitioners

Looking to support a family? Contact us to talk through their needs and request a proposal to help you apply for funding.

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Individual Family Therapy

In person • Funded

We offer relational and play therapies for families who have no other means of access. With our individual family therapy, you can access expert therapeutic support to make sense of your child's needs and strengthen relationships. UK-based, available in the West Midlands. All of the support delivered by Beacon Family Services is inclusive and suitable for all families, including those with diagnosed and / or undiagnosed neurodiversity.

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Connect for Kids: Group Theraplay®

In person • Funded

Some children need extra support with social and emotional development. Playing with parents and peers in these sessions can build children's confidence and resilience.

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Connect for Parents

In person • Funded

Feeling alone as you face your parenting struggles? Ease your sense of isolation with support and new parenting ideas to build positivity and resilience.

Connect for Parents brings together small groups of parents and carers in a supportive space, with time to pause and reflect alongside others who understand how family life can really feel.

Each session is guided by an experienced therapist and shaped around themes that reflect the challenges that come up in everyday parenting.

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Peer Support Community:
Walking with Families

Online • For adoptive families caring for children with challenging, aggressive and / or violent behaviour.

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Supportive community

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Share advice and resources

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Non-judgemental safe space

Parenting a child with experience of early adversity that has travelled through the care system can be difficult. Many families experience challenging, violent and aggressive behaviour from their children and this experience leaves many adoptive parents isolated and struggling.

Walking with Families is a closed Facebook peer support group for adoptive parents (you'll need to answer some questions to join). Here you can share lived experience, challenges, strategies and mutual support to help ease isolation and feel seen and heard. The group and its online meetings are facilitated by adoptive dad and social worker Al Coates MBE.

Email Al Coates MBE to register your interest or ask for more info: al.coates@beaconservices.org.uk

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Being a parent

Supporting your child in education and school

Back to school transition tips (shared from Adoption UK with permission)
Managing after school overwhelm
How to use Pupil Premium school support for care-experienced children

Parenting tips and help with strengthening relationships

Managing sibling relationships
How to get your kid to sleep
Why feeling safe is important
The benefits of outdoor play and den building
Using the lumin&us® app when your child is struggling

Polyvagal theory and your child's needs and behaviours

Mental health and neurodivergence

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Our blog

“We are a lot more communicative about our feelings, and take steps towards being heard and showing love more when there are huge emotions. We are now able to deal with big feelings in a much more productive way which has helped us come together as a family unit.”

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3rd September 2026