Connected Early

Support and guidance for new families in East London and Essex.

Sometimes families need support. And that's okay.

Life with a new-born can bring many changes and challenges.

It’s normal to find it hard to deal with them, on top of the normal issues of daily life.

That's why we're working in East London and Essex to help new families with those challenging times and unplanned situations.

Support for new parents

Our team are on-hand to answers your questions and provide guidance

Help with parental and family issues

Get in-depth support and guidance based on tried-and-true practice

Self-care and mental health

Learn simple ways to help control stress and improve your mental health

Support from Connected Early is available to families...

  • with at least one child aged 0-5
  • living in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, or Thurrock

Looking for support?

Want to get guidance from Connected Early?

Leave us your details below and a member of our team will be in touch shortly with more information about how to join in!

Making a referral?

Get someone support from Connected Early

If you’d like to refer a family for support, please fill out our referral form at the link below.

Make a referral

Want to support others?

Interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise?

If you’re looking to give something back to your community, this is your chance to become one of our family peer supporters.

Full training is provided and expenses are covered.

Interested? Drop us an email!

This is a wonderful opportunity to expand the support we provide to families during those crucial early years. Our team sees every day how much difference it makes when parents feel confident, connected, and supported.

With the help of the Freemasons’ Charity, we can reach more families who need that extra bit of encouragement and guidance to give their children the best possible start in life.

Tilishia Green
Head of Families, LifeLine Projects

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