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Finances can be a major concern for families with disabled children. Read on if you would like to contribute to the survey currently being carried out by Contact a Family

As the Easter holidays approach it's time to let you know about this year's Fun Day.

The Health board have set up special clinics to help protect youngsters against seasonal viruses and high risk infections. For more information and times visit 'Rainbow Clinics'

Read on for free unbiased independent debt help.

The Housing Debt Helpline Wales offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult to meet their mortgage or rental payments.

The helpline is operated by Consumer Credit Counselling Service, a registered charity that provides free, independent, confidential and realistic advice to people in financial difficulty. It has been part-funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and is supported by the Wales Co-operative Centre.

The Welsh Assembly Government is providing a top-up to the Child Trust Fund of all eligible children in Wales.

If you work with children under 5, then the Barnardo’s Big Toddle is for you!

Whether you are a nursery, an early years group or a childminder, join in the Big Toddle- a small

sponsored walk for children under 5 that’s always Big Fun.

What is the Big Toddle?

The Barnardo’s Big Toddle is the biggest, brightest and best fundraising event for under 5s!

It is a short, sponsored walk which last year saw almost 500,000 Toddlers and more than

10,000 groups register!

What are we raising money for?

All the money raised by Big Toddlers goes to locally-based Barnardo’s projects for children

Sure Start Maternity Grant

Need to buy things for a new baby?

What is a Sure Start Maternity Grant?

This is a one-off payment to help pay for things you need for a new baby if you are on a low income.

The grant is tax-free and does not have to be paid back.

If you've been thinking about finding a job helping children to learn and grow we hope you find the following booklet very useful. It's been produced to give you a real insight into the rewards and challenges you can expect when working with young children.

Hopefully, the booklet will help you decide whether a job working with young children will suit the type of person you are. After all, you'll be expected to play a key role in the lives of the children under your wing, and help to lay a solid foundation for the development of each and every child in your care during these crucial early years.

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. The Family Fund gives grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.