We are committed to supporting children with disabilities and their families. Local authorities are required by law (The Children Act 1989) to safeguard and promote the interests of children 'in need'. Disabled children are described as being 'in need' under the terms of the Act.

• Support for families with disabled children
  Services offered by our Families Information Service (FIS).
  
  
• Special Needs Index (SNIX) 
  Iinformation about services, resources, support groups, social and leisure activities through the Snix Newsletter and “What’s on in Northamptonshire Directory”.
  
  
• Family link - short break for disabled children
  Regular short breaks for disabled children and their families who live in Northamptonshire area.
  
  
• Direct Payments for Disabled Children
  Direct payments give people, with parental responsibility for a disabled child, the entitlement to receive money to pay for services themselves.
  
  
• How our services are provided
  Services may be provided directly by the Children and Young People's Service or by other agencies such as health, education, voluntary organisations and the private sector.
  
  
• Services that we provide
  At the end of the assessment process, details of the services that you will receive will be set out in a Family Support Statement.
  
  
• Moving into adulthood
  Help for young disabled people to ensure that they receive the necessary support to help them plan for their future and to achieve their goals in adult life.