Children’s and Family Centres
A Children’s and Family Centre is a place where parents and carers can go to enrich family life, connect with others and receive additional family support if needed. In some areas the Children’s Centre may be called a Family Centre.
Facilities and services in Children’s and Family Centres are designed around the needs of local families with children under the age of five.
A variety of sessions are available at your local Children’s and Family Centre or Family Centre including postnatal appointments and checks, baby weighing clinics and breastfeeding support. Once your baby is six weeks old, you can access activities such as baby massage in a Children’s and Family Centre. Visiting the Centre will give you the opportunity to meet other new parents and their babies. Please visit your local council’s Children’s and Family Centre timetables to see what sessions are available in your area.
Attending Children’s and Family Centres can help to reduce isolation that may be experienced by families with young children. Activities and services vary from centre to centre but can include – postnatal clinics, infant feeding drop-ins, stay and play sessions, baby massage, healthy eating sessions, parenting courses, English classes, advice around work, housing or finances, and more.
Portal Children’s Centres websites by borough
