Family Action Black Country Helping Hands

06/03/2026

Bookings now open for our 2026 Easter HAF programme!

🛝🥪 The bookings portal for our Easter Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme is now live! The Easter programme will be available for two weeks between Monday 30 March and Sunday 12 April 2026.

🎭🥗 Children are provided a healthy meal and given exciting recipes and ingredients to try out with their families at home.

Eligible families can register for the HAF programme at any time!

See more ➡️ https://go.walsall.gov.uk/.../bookings-open-walsall...

Or email the team at [email protected]

18/11/2025

📣Do you have a child with SEND or have SEN or a disability yourself as a young person?

If you have any questions or need any advice around topics such as SEN support, EHCP, Tribunal, Support available in Walsall then pop along to see us at the East Family Hub.

We offer advice and support for children and young peole 0-25 years.

We look forward to meetng you 😀

18/11/2025

02/10/2025

🌟 Virtual Sharing Rooms – Autism & ADHD Diagnosis 🌟

Join us for our very first Virtual Sharing Rooms, a safe and supportive online space for parents and careers.

This is a chance to connect, share experiences, and access guidance from professionals around supporting children and young people who are either on the pathway to diagnosis or already have a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD.

✨ Topic: Understanding Diagnosis – Autism & ADHD
📅 Date: Friday 10th October (Virtual via Microsoft Teams)
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:10am

Whether you’re seeking advice, looking to learn more, or simply want to connect with others who understand your journey, this session is for you.

If this sounds like something you’d benefit from, please click the link below to confirm your attendance. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

Virtual Sharing Rooms – Autism & ADHD Diagnosis Join us for our very first Virtual Sharing Rooms, a safe and supportive online space .

09/09/2025

Internship Opportunities for Autistic Young People 🌟

Are you an autistic young person who wants to gain real experience in competitive employment while continuing your education?

Ambitious about Autism is offering unpaid internships designed to give young people the chance to develop workplace skills, build confidence, and explore career pathways.

These internships are a fantastic opportunity to:

✔️ Combine practical work experience with education
✔️ Develop skills needed for future employment
✔️ Gain insight into real workplace environments
✔️ Boost confidence and independence

If you or someone you know is interested, get involved and take the next step towards building your future career, click the link below ⬇️

27/08/2025

✨ Black Country Helping Hands Sharing Rooms

Are you a parent or carer of a child with ADHD/ASD, or currently on a diagnosis pathway? 💚

Join us at our drop-in support sessions, where you’ll find:

✅ A safe, welcoming space to share your experiences
✅ Support from other parents who truly understand
✅ Practical tips for everyday challenges

📍 Myra Harris Community Room, Brickhouse Lane, West Bromwich B70 0DZ
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
📅 Upcoming dates:

• 12th September 2025
• 10th October 2025
• 7th November 2025

Let’s support each other – you are not alone 💙

23/07/2025

✨ Sensory Sessions – Limited Spaces Left! ✨

We still have a few spaces available for our BC Helping Hands Family Sensory Sessions – perfect for neurodivergent little/young people (ASD, ADHD, or on the MAA pathway) and their families.

✅ Fun, sensory-based activities
✅ A chance for siblings to make friends & join in
✅ Each child will take home a sensory book, emotions pen & focused activity from each session

📍 Where: Myra Harris Community Room, Brickhouse Lane, West Bromwich, B70 0DZ
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

📅 Available Dates:
• 30th July
• 6th August
• 13th August
• 19th August

📧 To book your place: [email protected]

One session per week per family. Don’t miss out – these spaces will go quickly!

16/07/2025

BC Helping Hands Family Sensory Sessions 🖐️✨

📢 UPDATE
✅ 28th July is now fully booked
✅ All other dates are still available!

Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel the booking link, so if you’d like to come along to any of the remaining sessions, please comment below and we’ll message you directly to confirm your place.

📍 Myra Harris Community Room, West Bromwich
🗓 Available dates:
• 30th July
• 4th & 6th August
• 11th & 30th August
• 18th & 19th August

Don’t miss out – spaces are limited! 🎉

14/07/2025

Do not forget to book onto our summer sensory sessions ☀️

Click the original post to book your space now, Limited spaces available ⬇️

🌈 Helping Hands Family Sensory Sessions 2025 🌈
Are you supporting a neurodivergent child or young person (ASD/ADHD/on the MAA pathway)? Come along to our free sensory sessions — a welcoming space to create, connect, and have fun!

🎨 Sensory crafts & take-home activities
📖 Free sensory book + emotions pen for every child
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling-friendly sessions

📍 Myra Harris Community Room, Brickhouse Lane, West Bromwich, B70 0DZ

🗓️ Dates & Times:

Week 1: 28th & 30th July | 10:00–11:30am

Week 2: 4th & 6th August | 10:00–11:30am

Week 3: 11th & 13th August | 10:00–11:30am

Week 4: 18th & 19th August | 10:00–11:30am

One session per week per family. Book now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bc-helping-hands-family-sensory-session-tickets-1414765996179?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Supported by Riverside – Bringing families together 💚