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  • Keeping Connexions  From 1 April important changes are taking place to services for young people. Advisory services provided by South Central Connexions are joining together with existing services for young people provided by Hampshire County Council. While eight Connexions shop fronts across the county are to close, services which have been previously offered  will continue via a range of access points within the community, including schools, colleges, youth centres, libraries and through detached youth work.

  • Parentline Plus sessions  May/July 2008 - (Southampton area) - including dealing with tantrums, helping your child to stay safe, and being a stepfamily.

  • Living in a material word - Do you have views on the impact of commercialisation on children and young people? An independent assessment is being set up and YOUR views are wanted.

  • Free money! - Just a reminder that every child born after 1 Sept 2002 is entitled to receive £250 or £500 from the government if the family is on low income, to be invested until the child is 18.

  • Funding boost! Voluntary groups and organisations which work for the benefit of children, families and young people in Hampshire are to benefit from £700,000 worth of grants announced by Cllr David Kirk, Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Lead Member. Supported projects include conservation work, youth work, sports activities, sailing schemes, education and early years' support services, advocacy and counselling services.

  • Have your say! Disabled children, young people and their families/carers are invited to a series of workshops held across the county during March and April to help shape future services.

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