Family Support Centres

  
About Cheshire's Family Centres

Cheshire Social Services operates ten specialist family centres. Each provides a range of services to support children and families in a pleasant and stimulating setting.

What services do Family Centres offer?

Family centres differ in the range or services which they offer to their local communities. Services may be provided individually or within a group setting. A service may be delivered in the centre or an outreach service, depending on the needs of the family.

Here are some examples of services which may be available:

• Parent's groups
• Children's groups
• Education provision for young parents
• Child development/parentcraft sessions
• After school activities
• Holiday play schemes
• Work with individual children, including assessment of their wishes and feelings
• Individual work in the home
• Family support sessions
• Specialist assessment, life story work, and pre-placement preparation
• Information about other local services

How do I get access to Family Centre Services?

Families normally access family centre services through the social work team which serves their district. For more information, visit Cheshire County Council's Family Support Centre Pages (external link) or contact the Chester Access Team on  01244 603400 or at  accesswest@cheshire.gov.uk.