Family support services
We offer a range of services for families across the borough through our children's centres and family hubs.
Start for Life
Every family wants to give their child the best start in life and we're here to support you to do that. Our Start for Life offer provides help, advice and support for your parenting journey from pregnancy to when your child is 2 years old.
Get help with:
- feeding your baby
- health visiting
- healthy lifestyles for adults
- midwifery
- parenting support
- perinatal mental health
- play and communication
- special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
About our children's centres and family hubs
Children's centres offer families access to a range of services in one location. They are a vital part of our Family Hub network across Royal Greenwich.
Register with your local children's centre
Family hubs provide support for children, young people aged 0 to 19 (or 25 if they have additional needs) and their families. We have a network of children's and youth centres, libraries and other community buildings offering access to information, help and support.
You can access a range of support including:
- council services
- health services
- voluntary and community organisations
Early years education and childcare provision
This includes:
- early learning and childcare
- support for childminders
- links to local schools and out-of-school activities
- early identification of children with special needs and disabilities
- information and advice about childcare services and funding to support childcare costs.
Family support and parental outreach
This includes:
- family visits in the first two months of a child's life
- information and advice for parents and carers from Families Information Service about available services, organisations and activities
- support and advice on parenting and other activities that increase awareness of child development
- strategies that increase the involvement of fathers.
Children and family health services
This includes:
- antenatal advice
- mental health and emotional support
- help to stop smoking
- information and guidance on breastfeeding, hygiene, nutrition and safety.
Careers advice
This includes:
- links with Jobcentre Plus and Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB)
- advice on training and employment.
Children's centres can also provide many other services depending on local needs and parental choices.