Parental Support

Find out about parental support and guidance.

Parental Support Guidance

Tri-service regulations for leave and other types of absences (JSP 760) - GOV.UK

JSP 752 -Tri-Service regulations for expenses and allowances - GOV.UK

Tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - GOV.UK

Adoption and fostering support for Service Personnel - GOV.UK

Becoming a foster parent in England - GOV.UK

Child adoption - GOV.UK

Childcare and parenting - GOV.UK

Additional Information

Royal Navy Forum

Armed Forces Covenant

Third Sector Guidance

Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities

Don't forget: There is an abundance of additional information, for example MOD policy and guidance. Please ask your Service person to look for the following information internally via Defence Connect and defnet.

2024DIN01-012: Adoption and Fostering

Armed Forces Families Support Site (SharePoint) or contact the team for advice on policies at People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk.

Related Benefits

Discover My Benefits - Armed Forces Occupational Maternity Scheme - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Ex-gratia payment in lieu of Maternity Allowance - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Time off for adoption and antenatal appointments - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Paternity Leave - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Shared Parental Leave - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Adoption Leave Scheme - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Parental Leave - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Discover My Benefits - Wraparound Childcare - Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force

For more support and guidance: please visit the single Service, HIVES and Families Federation websites linked below.

Parental Support