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Merton Family Information Service

We provide information, advice and guidance on services available to children and young people aged 0-19 years living in the Merton area including: Registered childcare, Out of school services, Children's Centres and Youth services

• Childcare
• Short Breaks

Childcare Assistance Service

We offer a Childcare Assistance service, if you are having difficulty in finding suitable childcare we can help.

• Childcare Assistance leaflet

If we do not hold information on a topic you are interested in, we can direct you to someone who does.

• Family Information Service leaflet

Children and young people with disabilities and special needs

Guide to Services for Children and Young People with a Disability

Merton has developed a new guide to services for children and young people with a disability or special need.

To download and view the guide please use the links to the sections below:

Cover and contents

1. Support services offered by the council
2. Holidays, respite and short breaks
3. Positive activities for your child and your family
4. Which other organisations offer support?
5. What about my child’s education?
6. Is there any financial support?
7. Travel issues
8. Is there anything else I should know?
9. An A-Z of people you may come into contact with
   

Disability / Special Needs Database
The Merton disability / special needs database has been introduced to ensure that all Merton children and young people with a disability or special need receive information regarding services and provisions available to them in the borough.

To download our leaflet please click Disability database leaflet (PDF)

M-Card
Identity card for children and young people with disabilities or special needs.

Family Services Directory

Soon you will be able to search for information on leisure activities, health services, support groups, children centres and much more.

In the meantime if you are a parent or carer, or are working with a family, and would like local information about what is happening, where and when - please give us a call or send an email and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.

See also

• Children's centres
• Children's social services
• Support for early years and childcare settings
• Employment support for parents
• Parents

For details about the Family Information Service Policies and Procedures click here

Contact us

Merton Family Information Service
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Tel: 020 8545 3800
Email: fis@merton.gov.uk