Family Hubs in Halton

News - 9 August 2023

Family Hubs are being developed in Halton. This work is being funded by the Department for Education from the government’s Family Hubs Transformation Fund.
Family Hubs support children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). They bring council, health and community services together so that families can access the right support at the right time.
Photograph of the entrance to the new Kingsway Family Hub.

Halton's Family Hubs will provide a mix of physical and virtual spaces, as well as outreach, where families can easily access non-judgmental support for the challenges they may be facing.

Services that are planned to be delivered from Family Hubs include:

  • midwifery appointments, health checks, weaning and nutrition advice, early years play education and sensory development
  • intensive support to reduce family problems that result in family breakdown, working with the child and family to make positive changes
  • family help and support for children with disabilities or additional needs
  • practical support around finance and housing
  • youth support services, including youth justice
  • mental health support for children, young people, families and new parents

The first Family Hub in Halton was launched in July and is located at Kingsway in what was previously known as Kingsway Children’s Centre – now called Kingsway Family Hub.

Brookvale Family Hub has now also been launched (25th October 2023).

 

Where to find Halton Family Hubs:

Kingsway Family Hub, Victoria Rd, Widnes WA8 7QY. 

0151 511 6222

 kingswayccreception@halton.gov.uk

Brookvale Family Hub, Woodhatch Road, Brookvale, Runcorn WA7 6BJ.  

 01928 797 160

 Brookvaleccreception@halton.gov.uk

Halton Lodge Family Hub, Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5LU.

Windmill Hill Family Hub, Norton Hill, Runcorn WA7 6QE.

 

Contact your local children’s centre or the family information service for more information. 

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