Support Services for Parents and Carers

What this note covers

1. What Are Support Services? Defining Formal and Informal Support
2. Formal Government Support Services
3. Formal Non-Government and Community Support Services
4. Informal Support Services: Family, Friends, and Community Networks
5. Evaluating Support Services: Strengths and Limitations
6. How Support Services Promote Wellbeing for Families and Dependants
7. Factors Affecting Access to and Use of Support Services

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