Times are tough, but doing one more thing to keep you and your family healthy, happy, safe and connected to other people is just one click or ‘hello’ away.
Help and support is much closer than you think
There’s a whole community of help out there to help you get the support you need.
The county council’s Children’s Centres and virtual Family Hubs are there to help you to connect with others, explore what you can get involved in and help to support your child to get the very best start in life.
From funded childcare places and advice on money and benefits, through to positive activities and clubs for young people, it’s all right there to help you and your family. Want to find out more? Search and find help and support in your community on Staffordshire Connects!
Family Hubs in Staffordshire
There are eight virtual Family Hubs across the county where you can find advice and support, and connect with others in your area.
This help is mainly through the Family Hub Facebook pages, but you can also access information:
- To help you in your home, from cooking to crafts and help with budgeting your finances.
- To help your child to get ‘school ready’
- Activities and things to do
- Get grants and help to make ends meet
And much more.
Find out more on the Staffordshire Connects website
Join a virtual Family Hub now on Facebook
Take action yourself
Join a community group to help others
The Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) works alongside our communities to help get set up and make a difference for young people. SCVYS also help young people to get involved in what matters to them and have their say.
You can get involved in an existing group, or set up one of your own with their help. Link to Contact – SCVYS Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services
Do it to feel good! Think about volunteering in your Children’s Centre
Offering a range of services to support parents and their children, Children’s Centre across the county need people like you to make sure people get the best support.
If you are interested in volunteering at your local children’s centre, find out more about our Early Years Volunteering Programme.
Make it happen in your community
If you’re interested in doing something else, you can meet new people and make a difference by volunteering, Support Staffordshire can help you find a flexible opportunity that suits you.- Link to Volunteering | Support Staffordshire