Shropshire Family Information Service (0-19)

Shropshire Family Information Service (0-19) provides free information, advice and support on all aspects of family life, whether you are expecting a baby or the parent or carer of a teenager.

We can be contacted by telephone, text, email or if you prefer, a face to face appointment with a dedicated Information Assistants can be arranged at a location convenient to yourself.

Childcare Information
Information on all aspects of childcare, early years and play settings in Shropshire including, childminders, day nurseries, pre-school playgroups, out of school activities and clubs, holiday play schemes and carer and toddler groups. Help and advice on how to choose a quality setting to meet the needs of your child or young person.

Family Support
Information on organisations which can offer advice and support on some of the issues or concerns any family may encounter, including a wide range of information for parents of children with disabilities or additional needs.

Finance and Benefits
Information on help available towards the costs of childcare and other family benefits, including free nursery education funding, tax credits, care to learn and employer childcare vouchers.

Brokerage Service
Additional support for parents and carers who are struggling to find childcare that meets the needs of their family, or who are finding it hard to access services.

Service Directory
An on-line database featuring local and national organisations and services that exist to support families, covering topics such as, events and activities, drugs and alcohol, health and safety, disabilities and additional needs and family. Please use link below.

Resource Library
An extensive resource library of leaflets, booklets, and publications on a wide variety of topics.

Outreach Sessions
Events, drop ins or one to one appointments with members of staff in the local community, held in a variety of locations such as libraries, schools, children’s centres, health clinics.

Childcare Careers and Training
Information on the wide range of career opportunities in early years, childcare and play, and the training and support available to help you reach your goal.

Childcare Providers
Support for prospective, new and existing childcare providers including free advertising, regular newsletters and providing a vital link between providers and parents and carers looking for childcare.

Related Agencies
Providing support and a central point of contact for all related agencies working with and supporting children, young people and families.

Contact
shropshireFIS@shropshire.gov.uk