Family Support

A kiosk is available which provides regular updated information on family services within Harrow.

Stay and Play Toy Library
For children 0-4 years with their parents/carers (Drop in service)
Stay and play sessions where you can borrow toys and equipment for children aged 0-10. Special needs toys are included in this range. Experienced staff offering support and advice on parenting issues.

Toddle In Group
This group is for a maximum of 8-10 children aged between 18 months until their 3rd birthday with parents/carers. (Application form needed)
Experienced PAFT trained staff will support and guide parents/carers in providing enjoyable play based experiences, learning about the importance of play and setting appropriate boundaries for positive experiences within a safe environment. Parents/carers learn skills to transfer to the home environment.

Baby Group
This group is for a maximum of 8-10 children aged between birth and 18 months with parents/carers. (Application form needed)
Experienced PAFT trained staff will support and guide parents/carers in providing enjoyable play based experiences, learning about the importance of play and setting appropriate boundaries for positive experiences within a safe environment. Parents/carers learn skills to transfer to the home environment.

Parent/carers workshops (Adult learning)
Adult learning can be accessed within the centre, a crèche will be provided where needed.
A variety of workshops and sessions can be accessed within the centre which:

• Provide parents/carers with ideas, activities and information to support their child’s learning and emerging skills.
• Empower parents/carers to manage parenting issues ie. challenging behaviour
• Foster positive and effective interactions between adult and child.

Workshops are delivered by professionals from a variety of different disciplines for example, Childcare and Education Workers, Health Visitors and Speech and Language Therapists.

Parents As First Teachers (PAFT)

Social Welfare Workers accrosee the network of children’s centres are available to support  families with any social welfare issues that they may be experiencing . Please contact your local centre to arrange an appointment.

Counselling is available for any parent (mum, dad or carer) with a child under five years old.
counselling-form

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Fathers and Male Carers Group