About Family Hubs

A welcoming space for families and the wider community in Cumberland.

A Family Hub is a place where families can access multiple services under one roof, a one-stop shop, aimed at improving their overall wellbeing and helping them navigate challenges they might be facing.

Services will become more easily accessible by bringing them together in one location, often with flexible hours, so that families can receive support in one place rather than having to go to several different agencies or organisations.

Family Hubs aim to strengthen families, help prevent problems before they arise, and provide families with the tools they need to thrive.

Visiting a Family Hub

When visiting a Family Hub, families can expect to find a range of services.

These services work together to ensure families get the help they need at every stage of their child’s development.

Parenting workshops and support groups

These sessions are often available to help parents with everything from handling challenging behaviour to understanding developmental milestones

Health and wellbeing services

Families can access services like health checks, nutrition advice, or mental health counselling to help maintain the overall health of the family

Access to childcare and learning resources

Parents can get support with finding childcare, as well as access resources to support children’s learning and development

Advice and referrals

If families need more specialised help, Family Hubs can offer advice or refer families to other services, such as housing support or financial assistance

Support for families

Family Hubs are designed to support not just children but also their parents and caregivers, ensuring that the whole family unit is supported.

They benefit all of our families by providing:

  • convenience and ease: with a range of services in one place, families don’t need to visit multiple locations or organisations for help. This saves time and reduces stress
  • holistic support: whether it's help with child development, parenting advice, or emotional support, the Family Hub offers a full range of services, addressing all aspects of a family's needs
  • support at every stage: from pregnancy through to the teenage years, Family Hubs can provide guidance and support at each stage of a child’s development
  • early intervention: by offering services early, Family Hubs aim to prevent problems from escalating, reducing the need for more intensive support in the future

Collaborative approach

The Family Hub brings together a variety of professionals to work collaboratively in addressing the needs of the family. This includes:

  • family help workers
  • health visitors
  • mental health practitioners
  • education specialists