SNAP (Special Needs and Parents)

SNAP is an Essex charity that helps families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability, and live under Essex County Council, Thurrock or Southend local authorities.

 SNAP offers a helping hand to thousands of families who need support in a variety of ways. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services, which are available to families of children and young people aged 0 to 25.

 At SNAP, there is a wide range of services – at the Centre, remotely and hybrid – to meet the needs of its families:

  • Helpline and Face-to-Face Parent Support
  • Specialist Talks and Training Courses
  • Online Directory and Information Network
  • Counselling, Benefit and Educational Advice
  • Library of Specialist Books
  • Parent and Pre-school Children Services
  • After-school and Holiday Sessions for Children and Young People
  • Sibling Support

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