Support for families apart from Homestart and stuff via social services?

hi,i do,nt know where you are living ,but there is a organisation where i live called "carer,s link,"i am in a position to use their services and they are very good and free.they cater for all cirstances.and i totally agree with your reluctance to go with social services,they are more and only interested in any situation that gives them bones to pick on,their attitude is terrible so keep them away from your family.i asked them for support and was told as there was no problems in our home, it was up to me to deal with the kids.please keep your chin up ,there are a lot of people who are in your shoes,you are not alone.check out leaflets in your GP,s surgery there will be something there to help.good luck.