Get advice and support for families

Our Families Information Service (FIS) give free advice and support to families in Royal Greenwich with children up to the age of 19, or 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities. 

We can tell you about: 

• children's centre and family hub services and activities
• childcare – including registered childminders, nurseries, pre-schools, breakfast and after school clubs, and holiday play schemes
• funded early learning sessions for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds
• benefits and funds to help pay towards childcare costs
• starting at primary school or moving from primary to secondary school
• activities and groups for children and young people
• how to register as a childminder
• local and national support services you may be able to access

Visit the Greenwich Community Directory to access a range of local support for children and families.

Targeted and intensive support for vulnerable children, young people and families

Our Family and Adolescent Support Service can provide support and services to the children, young people and families who most need them. 

They provide services that: 

• promote the health, education and social development of children within their own families
• prevent children suffering from harm and abuse
• protect children who have been harmed
• provide additional help for children who are already receiving early help
• help young people up to the age of 25 at risk of being involved in serious youth violence and exploitation 

If you think someone could benefit from our support, report your concerns about a child.