Start for Life Offer in Cumberland

We want Cumberland’s Start for Life offer to be a useful guide that lets Cumberland families with very young children know about all of the support that is available to them.

Parent and Carer Panel

An opportunity for parents and carers to work together with us to help co-produce and design family services.

Gender identity

Advice to help you understand gender identity and how to support your child.

Homelessness and housing

Advice and guidance about housing options, homelessness or at risk at becoming homeless for young people.

Periods

Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it's important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they're prepared.

Being active

Advice and support on exercise and getting more active.

Skin and Acne

Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.