Help for families
How residents with children can get support with cost of living crisis
Check our help for people with children guide for a full set of support options.
Get money to help with food and other essentials
If you're struggling, you can apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund grant to help pay for:
- Food
- Energy
- Bills
- Other essentials
Apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund
Help with school uniform
First Days Children’s Charity can help with school uniform items.
Expansion of free childcare from April 2024
Free childcare has been expanded to include hundreds of extra families in Wokingham Borough.
For the first time eligible working parents of two-year-olds can get reduced costs on childcare.
Visit the Government’s free childcare guide for eligibility and how to apply.
Help from us for families
Housing needs
Find or apply for housing
Housing Payments
Help with housing costs
Homelessness
Find help if you are homeless or at risk
Help with food
Crisis and low cost food options
Other support for families
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