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.

FREE upcoming events:

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Sleep Like a Superhero - Birmingham workshop to help parents optimise their child's sleep patterns and bedtime routine

Instant support

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 anxieity, 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
Bespoke Support

Our highly trained and clinically-supervised professionals provide support to adoptive and kinship families to help build and strengthen relationships. Our packages of support are tailored to your family's specific needs. Our therapists will build a relationship with you, and help you nurture relationships with your child, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Depending on your needs, services can include:

Assessment
Just Right State - programme for adoptive parents, Special Guardians and families
Parenting with Theraplay® - small group programme in Sutton Coldfield for adoptive parents, Special Guardians and carers
Theraplay®, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI)
Weekly sessions

PRACTITIONERS: Request support to refer a family on their behalf.

ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND SPECIAL GUARDIANS: Click on the 'learn more' to find out more about how we can support you.

Request support

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Sleep Like a Superhero: Child sleep workshop for parents

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham • FREE

📆 5th June 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm

Struggling to manage your child’s sleep routine? Join us for a pilot child sleep workshop in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, hosted by child sleep expert Leanne Wilkinson of Little Dreams Consultant Birmingham. Leanne will provide a supportive space for parents and carers to explore and address the unique challenges of sleep in order to optimise sleep patterns and bedtime routines.

This is a pilot workshop for all parents - feedback from attending parents is welcome!

Parents attending these free workshops will have the additional opportunity to join a free Beacon Family Services community for parents facing challenging behaviour in children.

Learn more and book your place

My Child Is Not Fine at School: Adoptive Parents Workshop with Dr. Naomi Fisher

Online • FREE ENTRY WITH CODE (normally £16.99)

Are you an adoptive parent or kinship / carer / foster parent whose child is struggling with school? Facilitated by clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi Fisher, this online workshop can help you understand why things may not be working for your child at school, and what you can do about it.

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Connect for Parents: Childhood Challenging, Violent and Aggressive Behaviours (CCVAB) Parent Workshops

Online • FREE Funded

This series includes three welcoming and supportive workshops delivered online to support parents navigating childhood challenging, violent and aggressive behaviours.

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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.

Enquire here

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Individual Family Therapy:

Relational and play therapies for families who have no other means of access

In person • Funded

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.

Enquire here

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Parent Community
Online • Funded

Join our therapist-moderated network of likeminded peers facing similar parenting challenges. These connections can help parents reduce feelings of isolation, build confidence and improve resilience.

Good news! Many of our resources can also be accessed in the UK and internationally.

Enquire here

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Dads Support Group
Online • Free • West Midlands and UK

Dads raising children with additional needs can often feel isolated and struggling with challenges unique to their experience as a dad. This online peer group is a safe place to talk about those challenges, get some support, swap ideas and hear from other dads.

Enquire here

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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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“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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5th May 2025