Join The Free Inclusive Basketball Sessions!

We’d love for you to come and get involved in our free inclusive basketball sessions happening across two local venues. These sessions are open to everyone—children, young people, families, and community members of all ages and abilities.

Whether you’ve played basketball before or you’re trying it for the first time, you’ll be welcomed, supported, and encouraged every step of the way.

 Ladywood Family Voices is a new parent and carer group designed to ensure that local families can help shape the support and services available in Ladywood. We want our group to reflect Birmingham’s diverse communities and a wide range of parenting experiences. 

We welcome families from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on:

Expectant parents or partners of expectant parents

Parents and carers with children aged 0–2

Families with children aged 0–25 who have SEND

Together, we will be co-producing the Best Start for Life offer, ensuring that local services truly meet the needs of the community.

There will be six meetings throughout the year, and we’re here to support you to attend

Family & Community Support Resources

The below links provide parents, carers, and families with quick and reliable access to services, guidance, and resources covering health, wellbeing, childcare, education, and community support.

Cuppa & Chat – Face-to-Face Support Group

Hosted by Resources for Autism with guests Catalyst4Change

Join the conversation for a relaxed, supportive meet-up designed for parents and carers of autistic children and young people. This friendly session offers a safe space to share experiences, talk openly, let off steam, and connect with others who understand.

About Catalyst4Change

Catalyst4Change is a charity focused on amplifying the voices of parents, carers, NHS patients, and service users to improve mental health support. Their work primarily supports people of African and Caribbean heritage and other racialised communities across the West Midlands.

Community Activities at Birmingham Settlement

At Birmingham Settlement, there are a range of  community activities all about bringing people together, supporting wellbeing, building skills, and creating a strong, inclusive neighbourhood.

Strong communities start with the right support: 

There is a wide range of community support available for families, children, and local residents. This varies and includes help varies areas of support youcan tap in to. Specialist support is available from local partners working together to make sure help is easy to access. 

Join the free 4-week Understanding Your Child Antenatal course, open to all parents and carers expecting a baby. Delivered online via Microsoft Teams, this supportive programme helps you prepare for birth, understand your baby in the womb, and gain confidence for the early days of parenting.

Support for Parents and Carers – Young Minds Parents Helpline