Family Hubs
Family Hubs
York's Family Hubs are open to families for a range of planned and bookable appointments and drop-in groups and activities.
They provide a space for families to access information and support on any matter affecting family life.
In York we have 3 Family Hubs. There is a mixture of drop-in groups and activities and planned and prebooked appointments.
Services can include:
- Midwifery appointments
- Healthy Child drop in clinics
- Family Learning courses
- Health Trainers
- Self-weigh your baby drop in
- Parent and toddler groups and more…
Some of the above services also operate from some Explore Libraries.
Search for services delivered at York's Family Hubs.
Location of Family Hubs
North of York
East of York
The Avenues Family Hub, YO31 0UT
West of York
Explore Libraries
When you call into any of York Explore Centres, you’ll be welcomed by a fabulous friendly staff team who are there to help you with any questions you may have and point you in the right direction in terms of where to go next for advice.
All Explore Centres have access to a wide range of books, and staff can help you get online for free if you need to use a PC. In addition, if you just need to sit and catch your breath over a cuppa before you chat to one of their team members, there are cafés at each of the centres, with lots of comfy spaces to sit and relax.
Location of Explore Libraries
North of York
East of York
West of York
Centre of York
Other ways to get in touch
There are other ways to get in touch if you need help or support with family life.
York Family Information Service
The York Family Information Service is a free and impartial information service for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 to 19 (or up to 25 for disabled children).
We can help with anything and everything around family life. If you're a parent or carer and have a question but don't know where to go, then please get in touch.
Our telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm, excluding bank holidays. We aim to respond to enquiries within 3 working days.
Telephone: 01904 554444.
Text: 07860 042712.
Email: [email protected].
Online enquiry form: you can fill in our online enquiry form.
Outreach: families can also access in person information and signposting to services and support at a range of outreach across the city, delivered by the Family Information Service - read more Family Information Service outreach.
You’ll receive a warm welcome and can have a chat about specific information, such as childcare, support services, or other available activities and services.
SEND Central
SEND CENTRAL is York’s Family Hub that specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a hub that families can seek advice and information about what’s available in York when they have children and young people who have additional needs, any age from 0 to 25.
Visit SEND CENTRAL – York SEND Local Offer
Healthy Child Service
York's Healthy Child Service (HCS) delivers information, advice and support for children and parents of children aged 0 to 19 years old. The service incorporates York's Health Visiting Service and School Nurse Service.
Service hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm.
Contact Healthy Child Service by:
- telephone: 01904 555475
- email: [email protected]
Midwifery Service
Community midwives for York offer appointments across Family Hubs and community venues.
Contact the:
- West Team (Hob Moor Family Hub) on telephone: 01904 555045
- East Team (The Avenues Family Hub) on telephone: 01904 551778
Read more about the maternity services available at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.
